I Am Because We Are (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 9.3
Released in 2008, I Am Because We Are is a documentary film directed by Nathan Rissman, running about 90 minutes. “From Africa with love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. I Am Because We Are is a 2008 documentary film directed by Nathan Rissman and written, narrated, and produced by Madonna through her production company Semtex Films. The film documents the concern over the millions of orphans in the African country of Malawi who have lost parents and siblings to HIV and AIDS, many of whom live on the streets. The film also shows the efforts with Madonna's charitable organisation Raising Malawi in helping with improving their lives and conditions.
Who’s in it. I Am Because We Are stars Madonna as Self / Narrator (voice), Bill Clinton as Self, Desmond Tutu as Himself and Jeffrey Sachs as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.3/10, I Am Because We Are sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am Because We Are page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am Because We Are (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Am Because We Are change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Am Because We Are worth watching?
- I Am Because We Are holds an audience score of 9.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Am Because We Are?
- I Am Because We Are stars Madonna, Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu and Jeffrey Sachs.
- When was I Am Because We Are released?
- I Am Because We Are was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.