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I Am Because We Are

I Am Because We Are

# From Africa with love
Documentary
📜 Overview: I Am Because We Are is a 2008 documentary film directed by Nathan Rissman and written, narrated, and produced by Madonna through her production company Semtex Films. The film documents the concern over the millions of orphans in the African country of Malawi who have lost parents and siblings to HIV and AIDS, many of whom live on the streets. The film also shows the efforts with Madonna's charitable organisation Raising Malawi in helping with improving their lives and conditions.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2008-04-24
⌚ Running Time: 90 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.9

Beloved Cast

Madonna original image
Self / Narrator (voice)
Madonna
Bill Clinton original image
Self
Bill Clinton
Desmond Tutu original image
Self
Desmond Tutu
Jeffrey Sachs original image
Self
Jeffrey Sachs
Paul Farmer original image
Self
Paul Farmer

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