I Am Because We Are
“From Africa with love”
Synopsis
A look into the lives of Malawi's 1 million plus orphans in the wake of the AIDS pandemic. It offers hope and real solutions to the challenges that people face living in extreme poverty.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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I Am Because We Are Trailer
Type: Clip • Published 2009-03-06
Top Cast
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Madonna
Self / Narrator (voice)
Paul Farmer
Self
Desmond Tutu
Self
Jeffrey Sachs
Self
Bill Clinton
Self
David Banda
Self
Lourdes Leon
Self
Aleke Banda
Self
Mathews Chikaonda
Self
Eric Borgstein
Self
Victoria Keelan
Self
Callista Chapola Chimombo
Self
Joyce Banda
Self
Heath Grant
Self
Joshua Chirwa
Self
Hastings Banda
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Rissman
- Screenplay & Story
- Madonna
- Original Score
- Patrick Leonard
- Original Title
- I Am Because We Are
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Semtex Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Rissman
Madonna
Patrick Leonard
Danny Tull
Angela Becker, Madonna
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Rissman
Director
Madonna
Writer
Angela Becker
Producer
Danny Tull
Editor
Patrick Leonard
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Am Because We Are
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What is I Am Because We Are about?
A look into the lives of Malawi's 1 million plus orphans in the wake of the AIDS pandemic. It offers hope and real solutions to the challenges that people face living in extreme poverty.
Who directed I Am Because We Are?
I Am Because We Are was directed by Nathan Rissman.
Who stars in I Am Because We Are?
The principal cast of I Am Because We Are includes Madonna, Paul Farmer, Desmond Tutu, Jeffrey Sachs, Bill Clinton.
When was I Am Because We Are released and how long is it?
I Am Because We Are was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for I Am Because We Are?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Am Because We Are was composed by Patrick Leonard.