They Will Have to Kill Us First(2015)
They Will Have to Kill Us First Synopsis
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.
They Will Have to Kill Us First (2015) is a music and documentary film directed by Johanna Schwartz, released on October 13, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Aliou Touré, Oumar Touré, Garba Touré and Nathanael Dembélé. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Johanna Schwartz
- Writers:
- Andy Morgan
- Producers:
- Sarah Mosses, Kat Amara Korba, Johanna Schwartz
- Cinematographer:
- Karelle Walker
- Production:
- Together Films, Mojo Musique, Spring Films, Splice Post
- Budget:
- $522,360
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Johanna Schwartz, written by Andy Morgan, produced by Sarah Mosses, Kat Amara Korba and Johanna Schwartz.
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Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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They Will Have to Kill Us First (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in They Will Have to Kill Us First?
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The main cast of They Will Have to Kill Us First (2015) includes Aliou Touré, Oumar Touré, Garba Touré, Nathanael Dembélé and Khaira Arby. The film was directed by Johanna Schwartz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Will Have to Kill Us First released?
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They Will Have to Kill Us First was released on October 13, 2015 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is They Will Have to Kill Us First worth watching?
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They Will Have to Kill Us First (2015) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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