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We Are Together (2008)

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Reviews Counted:10

Fresh:10

Rotten:0

Average Rating:7.6/10

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for some thematic elements.

Runtime: 82 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Theatrical Release:Jul 4, 2008 Limited

Synopsis: We Are Together tells the remarkable and moving story of a group of children who use music to overcome hardship and loss. Filmed over a period of three years, it is the story of an orphanage unlike... We Are Together tells the remarkable and moving story of a group of children who use music to overcome hardship and loss. Filmed over a period of three years, it is the story of an orphanage unlike one you've ever seen, where the young singers of the Agape Choir lift their voices to create the home and family they so very much need.

Life has not been easy for 12-year-old Slindile and her siblings living at the Agape Orphanage in South Africa, where most of the children have lost their parents to AIDS. These toddlers and teenagers squabble and stumble just like any other youths, discovering themselves and craving stability. Having already borne great hardships, Slindile along with her sisters and baby brother must endure the fact that their elder brother Sifiso has been diagnosed with the HIV virus and is slowly wasting away due to lack of medical care that is available to him. And yet, when they lift their voices in song, something extraordinary happens – they overcome their fears, band together as a family, and find opportunities to better their lives forever.

With unforgettable kids, soaring music, and a plot full of surprises, We Are Together arrives as a stirring and uplifting experience that will stay with you! --© Palm Pictures
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Director: Paul Taylor

Director: Paul Taylor
Screenwriter: Slindile Moya, Paul Taylor
Studio: Palm Pictures

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Heartrending musical documentary examines plight of South African AIDS orphans.

Full Review Source: AALBC.com | comment Comment
07/05/08
Kam Williams
Kam Williams
AALBC.com

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

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
12/16/08
Jeffrey Overstreet
Jeffrey Overstreet
Christianity Today

While it strays occasionally into Oxfam-advert territory, this remains a touching documentary.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
04/11/08
Anna Hart
Anna Hart
Empire Magazine

There are moments of joy, so sublime you feel your heart swell with the sound of the children's voices and segments of sadness as sharp as a scalpel.

Full Review Source: Eye for Film | comment Comment
02/25/08
Amber Wilkinson
Amber Wilkinson
Eye for Film

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.

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07/07/08
Nathan Lee
Nathan Lee
New York Times

As others have reported, this is a very inspiring film. However, it does raise troubling questions about the source of Africa's misery and how it will be ended.

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07/03/08
Louis Proyect
Louis Proyect
rec.arts.movies.reviews

Intimate and emotional, with rather a lot of time focusing on the gorgeous young children as they laugh, play and, yes, cry

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05/22/08
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

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

Full Review Source: Time Out New York | comment Comment
07/02/08
Drew Toal
Drew Toal
Time Out New York

We Are Together stands as a celebration of resiliency.

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05/22/08
Ronnie Scheib
Ronnie Scheib
Variety

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10/18/08
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
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