Review of Africa United (2010) by Cancelled U — 13 Mar 2011

The only way I can describe this film is by saying it is utterly and completely African - it has the true spirit of the African people behind it. It deals with some incredibly serious issues, AIDs, child soldiers, trafficking and the sex trade of teenage girls, and yet I did not leave the cinema feeling sad - because it had this remarkble African spirit surrounding it, with the ever powerful and optmistic voice of the continent .

The acting was incredible, particularly from Yves Dusenge, the scenery as they move from country to country is breathtaking, the use of colour and music is vibrent and very much reflective of the culture - and the use of animation for the story the children were telling each other was perfect.

I fail to understand why this film has got so many terrible reviews, maybe I am biased due to my love of Africa and its ability to deal with increbily sad and compex issues with such a kind hearted nature and a determined heart of a people unwilling to give up on hope and love and peace.

But I really don't think that is it, I just think most audience failed to grasp the message of the film - that these things are happening in the world, and to children, but even with this darkness there is still hope. And that is what I took away from this film, hope - and an even stronger love for Africa.