Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)
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Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)

7.7 / 10 2024 1h 57mG English
Music

Storyline

In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. Whitney’s powerhouse voice and emotional delivery brought joy and inspiration to a country newly liberated. Now, 30 years after the historic visit, The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) comes to the big screen for the first time. Digitally remastered in 4K and featuring newly-enhanced audio, the film captures every note, every cheer, every tear, immortalizing a night that transcended music and became a beacon of change and celebration.

Cast & Crew

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

Self (archive footage)

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What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Marty Callner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker