Synopsis
Music is the beating heart of Malian culture. But when Islamic hardliners took control of northern Mali in 2012, they enforced one of the harshest interpretations of sharia law in history and, crucially for Mali, they banned all forms of music. Radio stations were destroyed, instruments burned and Mali’s musicians faced torture, even death. Overnight, Mali’s revered musicians were forced into hiding or exile where most remain even now. But rather than lay down their instruments, the musicians are fighting back, standing up for their cultural heritage and identity. Through everything, they have used music as their weapon against the on-going violence that has left Mali ravaged.
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Movie Details
| Production Budget: | $600,000 |
| United Kingdom Releases: | October 23rd, 2015 (Limited) |
| Video Release: | March 4th, 2016 |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Keywords: | Religious Extremism, Musicians, Fugitive / On the Run, Archive Footage |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Mojo Musique, Together Films, Spring Films LTD, Knitting Factory Entertainment, Influence Films, Hartley Foundation, OkayAfrica |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English, French |
