Review of Mama Africa (2011) by Leena L — 08 Jun 2012

What a strong voice, what a strong character! This seems to be a week of all kinds of awakenings and encounters with various artists and their music. Keep on clicking!!!

This review of Mama Africa (2011) was written by Leena L on 08 Jun 2012.

Mama Africa has generally received positive reviews.

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By André Hereford (101) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 19 Jan 2018

Mama Africa, an intriguing but incomplete documentary portrait of Miriam Makeba, succeeds as a glowing introduction to her life and music…

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By Robert Abele (1,309) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 08 Feb 2018

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By Ella H (100) on 06 Jan 2012

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By Craig D. Lindsey (161) for Nashville Scene (147) on 11 Oct 2017

Mama Africa shows how Miriam Makeba was the antithesis of a diva. Right up until her death in 2008, she was a woman who cared too damn much…

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By Jeremy Heilman (393) for MovieMartyr.com (391) on 23 Jul 2012

Kaurismaki presents the facts of Makeba's life in straightforward manner. As a result, his politics don't get in the way of his subject's…

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By Louis Proyect (533) for Counterpunch.org (73) on 20 Aug 2017

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