They Will Have to Kill Us First
Release Date: 2015-10-13
Overview: In 2012, jihadists took control of northern Mali. They imposed one of the strictest interpretations of sharia law in history. On August 12th they banned music - radio stations destroyed, instruments burned and musicians facing torture, even death. Overnight, Mali’s most revered members of society – the musicians – were forced into hiding or exile. This film follows Mali’s musicians as they fight to keep music alive in their country. We witness fierce battles between the army and the jihadists, capture life over borders at refugee camps where money and hope are scarce, follow perilous journeys home to war ravaged cities, and for one band, Songhoy Blues, their path to international stardom.
Rating: 6.2 / 10
Cast
Aliou Touré
as Himself - lead singer, Songhoy Blues
Oumar Touré
as Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues
Garba Touré
as Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues
Nathanael Dembélé
as Himself, drummer, Songhoy Blues
Khaira Arby
as Herself, singer
Crew
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Johanna Schwartz - Director
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Sarah Mosses - Producer
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Kat Amara Korba - Producer
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Johanna Schwartz - Producer
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Guy Creasey - Editor
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