Found in: Afrika Eye
They WIll Have to Kill Us First

They Will Have To Kill Us First

classified 15 S Sold Out

Afrika Eye 2016

Film

Please note: This was screened in Nov 2016

Director
Johanna Schwartz
Cast
Aliou Touré, Oumar Touré, Garba Touré
Details
105 mins, Subtitled, 2015, UK

After taking control of Northern Mali in 2012, Islamist extremists implemented a law banning all forms of music, effectively cutting off the lifeblood of Malian culture. Radio stations were demolished, instruments destroyed and musicians faced torture, exile or death.

This acclaimed documentary spotlights those who refuse lay down their instruments and be silenced, following Disco, Moussa, Khaira and the band Songhoy Blues as they fight to keep their vibrant culture alive. Made over several years and backed by an incredible soundtrack, They Will Have to Kill Us First revives the age-old adage of music as a weapon, used here as a joyous crusade to overcome suffering, fear and the wretchedness of cultures in conflict.

Introduced by Producer, Sarah Mosses. Followed by Q&A with writer Andy Morgan.


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