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Benda Bilili! (2010)

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Summary: Summer 2009. Five paraplegics and a young able-bodied teenager light up the stage in front of an entranced audience of 8000 people. "Benda Bilili" - in English "See Beyond", is the name of this Kinshasa band which has acquired a global following. Chances of success were slim at first for these homeless handicapped artists who struggled to survive on the streets of their dilapidated capital. "Benda Bilili" is not a music film, it's the story of a dream that became reality. (imdb)
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na SlantMag
25
 T7
"Renaud Barret and Florent de La Tullaye's documentary falters by adopting too much of a celebratory tone." - Andrew Schenker
na dairylee
87
 T9
na Stim
64
 T7
na angrypierre
85
 T9
The tag of "feel-good film of the..." gets thrown about willy nilly these days, but this really does have that kind of quality. The stoicism of these inspirational musicians in the face of both extreme hardship and eventual deliverance and success tempers the worst of the despair of their lives and any suggestion of success going to their heads. The occasional excerpts of children's conversations on life are exceptional. Loved it.
na cecilol
85
 T8
na Meta Critic
75
 T9
na NatassaFl
75
 T6
na Melvin Smif
90
 T10
**TRUE/FALSE SCREENING** I've seen taglines for this film reading "A true life fairy tale" and that sentiment cannot be deemed a falsehood. Truly this is a film of aching sadness and equally aching joy, the very definition of a "Life Affirming" tale. If nothing else watch it for the music, what incredible music!
na imdb
75
 T9
na schnofel
83
 T10
na tinysausage
71
 T5
A moving story about staying positive against overwhelming odds. Ricky Lickabu in particular is inspiring in his endless energy and generosity in keeping the musicians (and street kids) cheerful and on the right path.
na mendeljef
72
 T7
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