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I Am Because We Are

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I saw the entire movie when it was free on HULU and I'll buy it because it truly touched me.

The stories told by the village people in the country of Malawi are surprising to anyone who has no idea where in the world this country is, and even to anyone who has never left the United States. There is a different world out there and I'm glad Madonna chose to create this film to tell her story to the world.

This is a great documentary, and I found very well done made it and informative. Make me wondering many things... and the most loving more the children and their needs, and trying to see how I can help them more. Bravo Madonna.

"I Am Because We Are" is Madonna's 2008 documentary film that she produced (throughout 2005-2007) about the ravages of poverty, AIDS and lack of education in the African nation of Malawi where her 2 adpoted children are from. Madonna also appears as herself in the film, too. The film includes subtitles, as well as English speaking audio, in addition to color and even some grainy black and white video clips. "I Am Because We Are" is interesting and even shocking in some parts of it, but none of the information is new or even creative. Instead, perhaps Madonna knew that she could get her message out there if she produced this film and simply did not put much effort into it. She did get several high-profile dignitaries to appear on-camera for interviews, including Bishop Tutu and Bill Clinton (I wonder why she didn't ask President Bush?) All proceeds from this film go to Madonna's non-profit charity, Raising Malawi. The film has been shown on on-demand cable outlets around the country as well as on various video sharing sites free of charge; except for a Turkish DVD that came out earlier this year, this is the first DVD.

The story in this video applies far beyond the borders of Malawi - it's what I've seen in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya and beyond. This is a must for Americans to see to give them a sense of why they should care and act in regards to Africa. The combination of still and video imagery is effective, and many of the still images are incredibly strong in quality and impact. Should be required viewing in every high school.

Paul

Interesting film and what about we need to know what we need to do for our brothers and sisters.. Not only show and do nothing.. We need to act.

Didn't think much of this DVD. I think Madonna should stick to producing music. Desmond Tutu opinions change which ever way the wind blows and I can 't say much for Bill Clinton. Some of the things he did during his presidency were far from nice. Tutu only speaks to be popular and never seems to upset any body. As for the new age spiritualism it was a load of crap!And if madonna thinks she can sort all the worlds problems she is sadly mistaken. Politicians and diplomats have been trying for generations.