Miriam Makeba was the first African musician to become a true international star. Her music- which influenced artists across the globe - always remained anchored in her traditional SouthAfrican roots and conveyed strong messages against racism and poverty. Miriam Makeba was forced into a life in exile, after staring in the 1959 documentary film“COME BACK AFRICA” which exposed the harsh realities of apartheid. She sang for John F.Kennedy and Marlon Brando, performed with Harry Belafonte, Nina Simone and DizzieGillespie, was married to Hugh Masekela and also the radical Black Panther, StokelyCarmichael. Her life was tumultuous but always fascinating. She stood for truth and justice,fought for the oppressed and campaigned tirelessly against apartheid. She died, collapsing after leaving the stage at a concert in the Southern Italian town of CastelVolturno in November 2008. Makeba was 76 years old. This documentary, directed by Mika Kaurismäki, traces her life and music through more thanfifty years of performing. Using rare archive footage of her performances, interviews andintimate scenes filmed over the years, this powerful documentary expertly exposes thebiography of a unique person, a world icon. Friends and colleagues, some who knew hersince she started performing in the dance halls of South Africa (remember “Pata Pata”),together with her grandchildren Zenzi Monique Lee and Nelson Lumumba Lee, allow us tolearn about the remarkable journey of Miriam Makeba, “Mama Africa”. Suitable for family viewing. Community Partner: GV Gran Advocacy Network<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/2a2ba79712551f5478d38fa02107225f.jpg" width="189">

Mama Africa

MAMA AFRICA: MIRIAM MAKEBA serves as a powerful introduction to a new generation of Americans to Miriam Makeba, South African singer and anti-apartheid activist, the voice and the hope of Africa.

Jamila Janna, MSc Candidate (Zoology) and filmmaker introduces her film, Hluleka. Jamila is a part of <a href="https://www.newf.co.za/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NEWF</a>, Natural, Environmental, Wildlife Filmmakers Community based in South Africa. SAFF Canada and EwB are proud to support NEWF Underwater Film Lab and its mentorship of under-represented South African filmmakers.&nbsp;

Filmmaker's introduction to Hluleka

Jamila Janna, MSc Candidate (Zoology) and filmmaker introduces her film, Hluleka

Hluleka is a marine conservation themed nature documentary that aims to encourage community engagement in decision-making. The story focuses on South Africa’s smallest marine protected area, Hluleka. We follow Jamila Janna on an emotional journey unpacking the history, the present and the future through the facilitation of solution-based discussions around inclusivity in decision-making. SAFF Canada and EwB are proud to support NEWF Underwater Film Lab and its mentorship of under-represented South African filmmakers.&nbsp;

Hluleka

The story focuses on South Africa’s smallest marine protected area, Hluleka. We follow Jamila Janna on an emotional journey unpacking the history, the present and the future through the facilitation of solution-based discussions around inclusivity in decision-making.

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