Benda Bilili! (2010)
PG-13 08 Sep 2010 • Documentary, Music • 1h 25m
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. And a plunge into the streets of Kinshasa without a safety net.
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Language:
Lingala, French
Awards:
3 wins & 4 nominations
Country:
The Democratic Republic of Congo, France
Metacritic Score:
77
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Box Office Total:
$13,420