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Award-winning documentary about the children's choir of South Africa's Agape Child Care Centre. Told largely from the perspective of 12-year-old Slindile Moya, one of nine siblings who lost their parents to AIDS, the film focuses on Slindile's family, including an older brother who lives at home and has the HIV virus, as well as other residents of the orphanage who are members of the choir. The Agape Child Care Centre was founded by Zodwa Mqadi ten years ago, to provide a home and education for orphaned children. To try and raise much-needed funds for the orphanage and expand its capacity, Zodwa, known as 'Grandma' to the children, decides to take the music of the Agape's extraordinary a capella choir to the wider world. Overcoming many obstacles, including a cancelled trip to Great Britain, a devastating fire and a family tragedy, Grandma and her choir achieve their dream, recording a CD with the help of South African pop star Zwai Bala, and travelling to New York to perform with Paul Simon and Alicia Keys.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
I watched this dvd for the first time today, and i have to say it is one of, if not the most, profoundly moving piece of work i have ever seen. It moved me on so many levels, and leaves one with such a sense of humility and deep rooted desire to help in some way the Children of Agape. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will be touched deeply by watching this documentary film. Please watch this, and tell your friends and family to watch it too. All funds go to helping children like this in South Africa. To the producers and director, i thank you for opening my eyes and sharing this amazing piece of work with the world.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Watch this very moving film - it is a must - very humbling experience
16 Aug 2008
By J. Morris
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This is a flm that may change your life. If you think you've had a hard time in life - then watch this film and you may feel shamed and humbled.
You will certainly feel awed by how these orphaned South African children cope with the most awful sorrows and yet through music they find a "gift" that raises them up into a world where their belief and hope wins through for them.
If you aren't tremendously moved by this DVD, you need to question your sense of compassion and humanity. I am going to buy the DVD and their CDs as money raised will go to the orphanage and will ensure that future generations of orphans will benefit/survive.
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You will certainly feel awed by how these orphaned South African children cope with the most awful sorrows and yet through music they find a "gift" that raises them up into a world where their belief and hope wins through for them.
If you aren't tremendously moved by this DVD, you need to question your sense of compassion and humanity. I am going to buy the DVD and their CDs as money raised will go to the orphanage and will ensure that future generations of orphans will benefit/survive.
We Are Together
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Until I saw this film on Ch4 recently, AIDS in Africa was just another of the very many huge problems the planet faces. Probably because it was filmed by a student (of film making) this documentary has an intimacy and impact that is stunning, but not in any way by being 'worthy'. Like the other reviewers I came here looking to help in some small way by buying a copy, and I aim to lend it to as many people as possible to share an uplifting experience.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent buy
Brilliant documentary, really pleased with the delivery time and condition. Was exactly what I wanted and wasn't too expensive, would definately recommend to a friend.
Published 6 months ago by ELYASMAN
2.0 out of 5 stars
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The dvd did not look new, because it had no cellophane packaging, and there was no writing on the dvd itself. It looked like a pirate copy, but it played ok so I kept it.
Published on 20 Sep 2010 by Achilles3
5.0 out of 5 stars
children of agape
this is a beautiful documentary simply narrated. the children, orphaned by AIDS, without artifice reveal their sadness and their resilience through their singing. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by Prof G. Rochford
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Documentary minus the skipping
The documentary itself is amazing. Tear jerker! However I haven't been able to watch much of the fifth scene as the DVD skips & freezes at this point every time. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by T. Ip
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Documentary!
It's superb!!!!! :) Who loves Africa, children voices, the spirit of African people, MUST HAVE this documentary. I recommend another one too, if you don't mind... "War Dance". Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Ines Almeida Gomes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Children of Agape
A wonderfully moving and hopeful film about the power of a few people to transform a seemingly hopeless situation into an inspirational outcome. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by Sally Birtwell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Uplifiting and Incredible
It's not hyperbole to say that this is one of the most uplifting and emotionally moving films I have ever watched,and I have seen it several times. Read more
Published on 25 July 2009 by H. Streeter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Children of Agape
Interesting documentary.Much more meaning if you understand the language, but the translations are good. A worthwhile cause. P
Published on 30 Mar 2009 by Pea
5.0 out of 5 stars
This DVD changed my life!
Shortly before watching this DVD i decided i wanted to go to Africa and do Voluntary work. I enrolled on a program and am due to go to Kenya in a few weeks... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2009 by Ms. E. R. P. Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Deeply moving
The true story of an orphanage in South Africa and the musically gifted children, their dedicated teachers and carers, and of how, ultimately, their gift for music saved the... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2009 by Dodster
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