I Am Because We Are(2008)
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I Am Because We Are Synopsis
A look into the lives of Malawi's 1 million plus orphans in the wake of the AIDS pandemic. It offers hope and real solutions to the challenges that people face living in extreme poverty.
I Am Because We Are (2008) is a documentary film directed by Nathan Rissman, released on April 24, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Madonna, Paul Farmer, Desmond Tutu and Jeffrey Sachs. Viewers rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Nathan Rissman
- Writers:
- Madonna
- Producers:
- Angela Becker
- Composer:
- Patrick Leonard
- Production:
- Semtex Films
- Status:
- Released
I Am Because We Are (2008) Trailer
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I Am Because We Are Cast & Crew
Main cast
Madonna
as Self / Narrator (voice)
Paul Farmer
as Self
Desmond Tutu
as Self
Jeffrey Sachs
as Self
Bill Clinton
as Self
David Banda
as Self
Lourdes Leon
as Self
- Aleke Banda
Aleke Banda
as Self
- Mathews Chikaonda
Mathews Chikaonda
as Self
- Eric Borgstein
Eric Borgstein
as Self
- Victoria Keelan
Victoria Keelan
as Self
- Callista Chapola Chimombo
Callista Chapola Chimombo
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Nathan Rissman, written by Madonna, produced by Angela Becker.
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I Am Because We Are Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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I Am Because We Are – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in I Am Because We Are?
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The main cast of I Am Because We Are (2008) includes Madonna, Paul Farmer, Desmond Tutu, Jeffrey Sachs and Bill Clinton. The film was directed by Nathan Rissman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Am Because We Are released?
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I Am Because We Are was released on April 24, 2008 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is I Am Because We Are worth watching?
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I Am Because We Are (2008) holds an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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