We Are Together

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We Are Together

PG

2006

1h 27m

Documentary

Music

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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.

Nathan Lee

New York Times

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.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 7, 2008

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Drew Toal

Time Out

This film about orphans in South Africa would be satisfying even if the only good thing about it were its refreshing lack of Bono.

Rated: 4/6

Jul 2, 2008

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Matt Noller

Slant Magazine

The specter of the AIDS crisis is raised on several occasions, but never as anything more than a way to elicit easy sympathy.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 2, 2008

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Dorothy Woodend

The Tyee (British Columbia)

We Are Together is never less than a deeply human film, and a beautiful testimony to the power of music and family.

Aug 22, 2017

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Jeffrey Overstreet

Looking Closer

Compared to the reality-TV programs that wring manufactured drama from manipulated situations, We Are Together is an example of admirable restraint.

Rated: B+

Dec 16, 2008

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

Rated: 4/5

Oct 18, 2008

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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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Very beautiful movie. I HIGHLY suggest watching it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

An uplifting and heartwarming documentary.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Not an amazing movie (moviewise), but a great and moving story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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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