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We Are Together

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This U.K.-produced HBO documentary covers the spread of AIDS in South Africa, focusing on an orphanage called Agape, founded by one "Grandma" Zodwa Mqadi. The story centers on the local children's choir as they rehearse for a trip to England, and follows the Moya family as they struggle with the disease, which has plagued the region. Notable names such as Lorraine Bracco, Alicia Keys, Paul Simon and Kanye West appear as themselves to help carry the narrative along.

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Nathan Lee New York Times 07/07/2008
3.5/5
You've seen this sort of thing before, but the film, directed by Paul Taylor, happens to be especially well photographed, and the youngsters more winning than most. Go to Full Review Drew Toal Time Out 07/02/2008
4/6
This film about orphans in South Africa would be satisfying even if the only good thing about it were its refreshing lack of Bono. Go to Full Review Matt Noller Slant Magazine 07/02/2008
2/4
The specter of the AIDS crisis is raised on several occasions, but never as anything more than a way to elicit easy sympathy. Go to Full Review Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) 08/22/2017
We Are Together is never less than a deeply human film, and a beautiful testimony to the power of music and family. Go to Full Review Jeffrey Overstreet JeffreyOverstreet.com (Ghost.io) 12/16/2008
B+
Compared to the reality-TV programs that wring manufactured drama from manipulated situations, We Are Together is an example of admirable restraint. Go to Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon 10/18/2008
4/5
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11/12/2010 Important issues and an intimate personal story, but there's nothing ground breaking about this documentary. It doesn't really use a style and feels unnecessarily commercialised with the introduction of major musical names. See more 11/29/2009 a film that is sososo....touching I feel myself so lucky to have a wonderful life until now, I feel the precious of being happy they sing all the time and they are happi , they smiles they actually made me feel tough to faced any problems we faced , becuz there are nothing we are worse than their situation. although it's a film to let us aware of that specific organisation, it's unlike a promotion ,not too cheesy I really love this film , made me laugh n made me cry too x See more 07/18/2009 Very beautiful movie. I HIGHLY suggest watching it! See more 03/02/2009 An uplifting and heartwarming documentary. See more 01/31/2009 Not an amazing movie (moviewise), but a great and moving story. See more 11/14/2008 a few nice bits in it no more so than when it finishes. - i only hired it to see keys but she only plays a bit part at the end. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Taylor

Director

Lorraine Bracco

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Alicia Keys

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Paul Simon

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Kanye West

Actor

Paul Taylor

Writer

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Synopsis This U.K.-produced HBO documentary covers the spread of AIDS in South Africa, focusing on an orphanage called Agape, founded by one "Grandma" Zodwa Mqadi. The story centers on the local children's choir as they rehearse for a trip to England, and follows the Moya family as they struggle with the disease, which has plagued the region. Notable names such as Lorraine Bracco, Alicia Keys, Paul Simon and Kanye West appear as themselves to help carry the narrative along.
Director
Paul Taylor
Producer
Paul Taylor, Teddy Leifer
Screenwriter
Paul Taylor, Slindile Moya
Production Co
Rise Films
Rating
PG (Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
Zulu
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 13, 2017
Runtime
1h 27m
Sound Mix
Dolby
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