badelf
8/10A fantastic story that may give us more empathy and insight into others around the world.
Reviewed on November 7, 2022
City of Ghosts(2017)
Our words are stronger than their weapons.
7.2(96)1h 30m2017-07-14
WarDocumentary
City of Ghosts Synopsis
With unprecedented access, this documentary follows the extraordinary journey of “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently”—a group of anonymous citizen journalists who banded together after their homeland was overtaken by ISIS—as they risk their lives to stand up against one of the greatest evils in the world today.
City of Ghosts (2017) is a war and documentary film directed by Matthew Heineman, released on July 14, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, Hamoud, Hassan and Hussam. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Heineman
- Producers:
- Matthew Heineman
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Heineman
- Composer:
- H. Scott Salinas
- Production:
- Our Time Projects
- Revenue:
- $128,015
- Status:
- Released
City of Ghosts (2017) Trailer
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City of Ghosts Videos & Clips
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City of Ghosts Cast & Crew
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Directed by Matthew Heineman, produced by Matthew Heineman.
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City of Ghosts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 96 ratings.
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City of Ghosts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City of Ghosts online?
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City of Ghosts (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in City of Ghosts?
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The main cast of City of Ghosts (2017) includes Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, Hamoud, Hassan, Hussam and Naji Jerf. The film was directed by Matthew Heineman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City of Ghosts released?
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City of Ghosts was released on July 14, 2017 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is City of Ghosts worth watching?
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City of Ghosts (2017) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City of Ghosts?
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