Storyville: Queen of Africa The Miriam Makeba Story (2011)
A Storyville documentary that takes a look at the life of South African singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba. Forced into a life of exile for exposing the harsh realities of apartheid, Makeba was the first African musician to win international stardom. Always anchored in her traditional South African roots, Makeba s music delivered messages against racism and poverty. Exposing a tumultuous life Makeba married South African musician Hugh Masekela and Black Panther Stokely Carmichael this film traces her life and music using rare archive of performances, interviews and intimate scenes.
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