VIDEO: Whitney Houston 1994 SA concert coming to cinemas
For 'One Moment In Time', fans will get to relive Houston's historic South African performances.
Whitney Houston is a legend and an icon.
Even though she is no longer with us, her legacy lives on through her music with timeless classics such as 'I Will Always Love You' and 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.
And if you are looking for a reason to dance in October then make sure you get your tickets for the theatrical release of 'Whitney Houston - The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)'.
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Houston made history in 1994 when she became the first major Western recording artist to perform in the newly unified South Africa.
She had three concerts, held in Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of these shows, limited theatrical screenings of the remastered Durban concert will be released worldwide.
The movie will also be accompanied by the release of 'The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)' album on November 8th.
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While performing in South Africa in 1994, more than 200,000 people attended the shows and the concerts represented much more than just another performance.
These concerts were a chance for South Africans to celebrate freedom, hope, and unity after the years of Apartheid.
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Proceeds from the shows also went to numerous local children's charities through her foundation and Houston herself said that she was happy to be in SA for this incredible moment.
I know that Whitney would have been filled with joy to know that this concert film will be released around the world to her fans. She loved South Africa; she loved the people, and she loved Nelson Mandela. This concert is one of the most consequential concerts of her career. On this momentous 30th Anniversary, we are thrilled that we can release this film not only to her fans, but to the people of South Africa and its new generation. More importantly, Whitney would be happy to know that her foundation continues to support one of the organizations she helped to provide financial support to thirty years ago.
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Producer and director of the film, Marty Callner, also said that he had worked with her many times, but the Durban show was "pure magic" and the best performance he had ever witnessed.
Now many more will be able to join in on a very special night.
Watch the trailer here:
Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Entertainment, in partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, and Primary Wave Music, have put together this special event.
Event Dates: In nearly 900 cinemas in more than 25 countries on October 23 and 27
Film Website: http://www.WhitneySouthAfrica.com
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Main image: Neal Preston (Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston)