Mama Africa (2018)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $9,808 | Details |
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Synopsis
Miriam Makeba was one of the first African musicians who won international stardom and whose music was always anchored in her traditional South African roots. Miriam Makeba was forced into exile in 1959. She sang for John F. Kennedy, performed with Harry Belafonte and Nina Simone, was married to Hugh Masekela and also Stokely Carmichael. Her life was tumultuous. She always stood for truth and justice. She fought for the oppressed most importantly for black Africans, as a campaigner against apartheid. She died November 2008 after a concert in Italy.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,495 (35.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $12,881 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 19th, 2018 (Limited) by ArtMattan Films |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York City, South Africa |
| Plot point: | Biography, Human Rights, Musicians, Singers |
| Social setting: | Apartheid |
| Time period setting: | 1950s, 1960s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | South Africa, Germany |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2018 | 67 | $3,495 | 1 | $3,495 | $3,495 | 1 | |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 79 | $1,689 | -52% | 2 | $845 | $8,123 | 2 |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 90 | $481 | -72% | 2 | $241 | $9,808 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2018 | 67 | $6,434 | 3 | $2,145 | $6,434 | 1 | |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 76 | $2,893 | -55% | 2 | $1,447 | $9,327 | 2 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Miriam Makeba was one of the first African musicians who won international stardom and whose music was always anchored in her traditional South African roots. Miriam Makeba was forced into exile in 1959. She sang for John F. Kennedy, performed with Harry Belafonte and Nina Simone, was married to Hugh Masekela and also Stokely Carmichael. Her life was tumultuous. She always stood for truth and justice. She fought for the oppressed most importantly for black Africans, as a campaigner against apartheid. She died November 2008 after a concert in Italy.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,495 (35.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $12,881 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 19th, 2018 (Limited) by ArtMattan Films |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York City, South Africa |
| Plot point: | Biography, Human Rights, Musicians, Singers |
| Social setting: | Apartheid |
| Time period setting: | 1950s, 1960s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | South Africa, Germany |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2018 | 67 | $3,495 | 1 | $3,495 | $3,495 | 1 | |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 79 | $1,689 | -52% | 2 | $845 | $8,123 | 2 |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 90 | $481 | -72% | 2 | $241 | $9,808 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2018 | 67 | $6,434 | 3 | $2,145 | $6,434 | 1 | |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 76 | $2,893 | -55% | 2 | $1,447 | $9,327 | 2 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.