Madonna: Papa Don't Preach

Music Video
1986
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5m

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Madonna in Madonna: Papa Don't Preach (1986)

Music video for the Madonna single from the album 'True Blue'.Music video for the Madonna single from the album 'True Blue'.Music video for the Madonna single from the album 'True Blue'.

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7.5/10

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Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations

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Madonna

Madonna

Danny Aiello

Father
(uncredited)

Erika Belle

Girlfriend
(uncredited)

Debi Mazar

Girlfriend
(uncredited)

Alex McArthur

Boyfriend
(uncredited)

Mailon Rivera

Friend
(uncredited)

Director
- James Foley
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Trivia
Shortly after its release, the song caused heated discussions about its lyrical content. Women's organizations and others in the family planning field criticized Madonna for encouraging teenage pregnancy, while groups opposed to abortion saw the song as having a positive pro-life message.

Quotes
Madonna: papa dont preach im in trouble deep ive been losing sleep but i made up my mind and im keeping my baby.

Connections
Edited into Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990)

Soundtracks
Papa Don't Preach
Written by Brian Elliot
Additional lyrics by Madonna
Performed by Madonna
Engineered and Mixed by Michael Verdick

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8/10

I'm keeping my baby!

A great music video to an iconic Madonna song. The message is clear and the message is strong, I'm keeping my baby. A solid mix of Madonna singing solo and the storyline playing out.