Beat the Drum

Powerful and touching are two descriptors that come to mind. I felt drawn in from the opening scene in a small village in KwaZulu-Natal, and the movie just kept delivering from start to end. I don't want to spoil any of it for anyone so I won't go into any plot detail. Just watch this one. I'm so glad I did. The cinematography (I love the colors of Africa), the acting, the dialogue, and the story line are all superb. The movie deals with a subject of global importance and does it with finesse - I was expecting something preachy because of the subject matter but at no time did I feel that was the case. Absolutely riveting. I'm glad I have Showtime On Demand because that's how I stumbled upon it - it's not available at Netflix or Blockbuster.

With gratitude that Showtime featured this movie today. I highly recommend it to all. As the other poster commented, it is exquisite on many levels. I will now post and describe this film on all the lists that I am a part of. I would only wish that that everyone in this world could see and be moved by this film. Kindness lives in this film. I wish that I could say more. The BEST I can do is to say, please see this film. Amongst other things, you will come away knowing about the culture of another part of the world that we all inhabit, more about the devastation that AIDS is causing in this world,and the plight of children who are left without parents to raise and guide them.

Saw the movie the other night and I rather enjoyed it. The movie told a story without getting too preachy or syrupy! The kid that plays the lead actor was rather good and the old guy that befriends him looks familiar but I could be wrong. The plot is straightforward and simple. The kid's Dad dies and he's left a drum. He needs to search for his uncle and this elderly guy befriends him and allows him to work with him. He soon realizes that this great "unspoken evil" (AIDS) is killing all these people and leaving kids like himself as orphans. He and his friend make a decision to try and inform as many people as possible about AIDS. All in all, a decent movie. Worth a look, especially since it's on Showtime now...

I saw Beat the Drum at a festival and talked with the producer and writer David McBrayer about this movie. He is the one who actually created the movie and it was his brainchild. The audience asked questions and he explained how he came up with the idea for the script and that it took him several years to produce because it is an inde film. Everyone loved it and applauded at the end, it was the best movie in the festival. I still think about this amazing movie and look forward to when it will be in theaters and on DVD. Why isn't it out there already? If you know anybody in the movie distribution business tell them to check it out. Beat the Drum is an amazing and moving movie experience and I highly recommend it.

"Beat The Drum" can't be beat! The movie has won many top awards; the actual count, based on what I've just read, is now at 29! I've seen the movie and only wish they could bottle the effect it has on folks. Kudos to Junior Singo and Owen Sejake for such great performances!

There's nothing small about little Junior Singo, he's big in this movie! Klaus Badelt doesn't disappoint - as the music is memorable and truly compliments the movie. Congratulations are certainly in order for the two Davids ... Screenwriter & Producer David McBrayer and Director David Hickson ... who did themselves proud!

I think the movie is about making a difference, against overwhelming odds. David McBrayer's Little Musa has certainly influenced a lot of folks ... and he will you too! It's a wonderful movie with an important message, made by people with an obvious passion for doing the right things and doing them right!

We can all see it on Showtime in December, starting on the 1st at 8:00 p.m. ... I'm certainly going to watch it again ... join me, you'll be glad you did!