Mama Africa(2011)
Mama Africa Synopsis
Miriam Makeba was one of the first African musicians who won international stardom and whose music was always anchored in her traditional South African roots. Miriam Makeba was forced into exile in 1959. She sang for John F. Kennedy, performed with Harry Belafonte and Nina Simone, was married to Hugh Masekela and also Stokely Carmichael. Her life was tumultuous. She always stood for truth and justice. She fought for the oppressed most importantly for black Africans, as a campaigner against apartheid. She died November 2008 after a concert in Italy. Mika Kaurismäki's documentary, traces fifty years of her music and her performing life. Through rare archive footage of her performances and through interviews with her contemporaries we discover the remarkable journey of Miriam Makeba.
Mama Africa (2011) is a drama and documentary film directed by Mika Kaurismäki, released on August 12, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Kathleen Cleaver and Nelson Mandela. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Mika Kaurismäki
- Writers:
- Don Edkins, Mika Kaurismäki
- Production:
- Starhaus Filmproduktion, ZDF, ARTE, Marianna Films, YLE, Millennium Film
- Status:
- Released
Mama Africa (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mama Africa before you stream it.
Mama Africa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miriam Makeba
as Self (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
as Self (archive footage)
Kathleen Cleaver
as Self
Nelson Mandela
as Self (archive footage)
Kwame Ture
as Self (archive footage)
- Leopoldo Fleming
Leopoldo Fleming
as Self
- Lorraine Gordon
Lorraine Gordon
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mika Kaurismäki, written by Don Edkins and Mika Kaurismäki.
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Mama Africa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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Mama Africa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mama Africa online?
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Mama Africa (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Mama Africa?
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The main cast of Mama Africa (2011) includes Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Kathleen Cleaver, Nelson Mandela and Kwame Ture. The film was directed by Mika Kaurismäki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mama Africa released?
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Mama Africa was released on August 12, 2011 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Mama Africa worth watching?
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Mama Africa (2011) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mama Africa?
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Yes. The official Mama Africa trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.