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Bob Geldof: Geldof in Africa

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For anyone lucky enough to have travelled around Africa-this DVD will be a magnificent companion and reminder of why this continent is so intriguing, magnificent and unforgettable. Life is never quite the same again. To anyone with a curiosity about Africa--this is without a doubt the most balanced, informative, captivating and engaging DVD about this vast and diverse continent you will ever see. Believe me, you will be richer for having watched it--so will your kids---and you will realise that Africa's future represents all of our futures and all of our pasts. Buy this and fall in love with Africa (again!). Not the dark continent at all - but the most diverse, beautiful and luminous place on the planet and captured on this fabulous DVD is all its glory and wonder.

I am an African living in America, and was very impressed with this documentary. I watched it last night on the Travel Channel, and am here to buy my own copy today. Geldof's commentary is achingly honest, and the cinematography breathtaking. It made me smile, and broke my heart at the same time.
For those interested in Africa, this is a must-have.

if you are into human history with 21st century interpretation, you will love this documentary, it really tugs on the heart strings. Bob is a true artist and humanitarian that makes our world seem over the top with our walmarts and outlet malls. the dvd takes you back to our roots and makes you appreciate the splendor and beauty and diverse peoples and lands and animals of the great continent of africa...i can't say more or enough on how wonderful this dvd is and how well bob geldof has created another great work of art. WHEW! time well spent enjoying this flick! thank you BOB!

Make sure you watch it twice: first the program and second time with the Director's comments. It certainly helps if you get the book as well. After immersing into this Africa exprerice how can you not line up to help in any way you can?

Edith
New York

This is indeed a great DVD. Geldof is not afraid to say what he thinks or feels, and that's what helps this to be more than just another travelogue or documentary. The camera work/cinematography are top-notch and his story holds your interest throughout. By turns illuminating, hopeful, magnificent, as well as sad at times, this one is a keeper. Well done Bob!

This is a beautiful and tragic portrait of Africa. The photography is just stunning. Once I started watching, I could not turn it off.

While most of us like to see the animals of Africa, Bob Geldof gives the viewer, the people of this incredible continent. Geldof in Africa, a six episode documentary from the BBC, on two DVD's. has muscian and human rights activist Bob Geldof back in Africa some 25 years after Live Aid. Bob takes us through many countries in Africa, to meet and begin to understand it's peoples. He, of course, is brutally honest and at times upsetting as he shows us the plights and successes of many different people.
The film itself can't help but be beautiful, and wonderous to look at as he travels through various countries, of unexplainable magnificence. Bob has a wonderfully poetic way of doing the narrative, which is a beautiful as the land.
This DVD set was very enjoyable while being informative,joyous, heartbreaking, and pretty damn important.

This book really took me on a journey...Bob is as knowledgeable as he is entertaining. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about the continent and for those who enjoy having a book take them on a journey from their armchair.