I Am Because We Are 16 years old

From Africa with love

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.

Credits

I Am Because We Are Cast

Name Character
Madonna She was 49, now 65 years old as Herself
Bill Clinton He was 61, now 77 years old as Himself
Desmond Tutu He was 76, now 92 years old as Himself
Jeffrey Sachs He was 53, now 69 years old as Himself

I Am Because We Are Crew

Name Department
Danny Tull as Editor. He was 31 (now 47) years old Editing
Madonna as Executive Producer. She was 49 (now 65) years old Production
Madonna as Writer. She was 49 (now 65) years old Writing
Nathan Rissman as Cinematography. Crew
Nathan Rissman as Director. Directing
Marc Shap as Camera Operator. Camera
Patrick Leonard as Original Music Composer. He was 53 (now 69) years old Sound
Angela Becker as Producer. Production
I Am Because We Are (16 years)

From Africa with love

  • Release day: Thursday, April 24, 2008
  • Runtime: 90 minutes