They Will Have to Kill Us First
Oct 13, 2015 · 1h 45m
Director
Johanna SchwartzOverview
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.
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What is They Will Have to Kill Us First about?
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…
When was They Will Have to Kill Us First released?
They Will Have to Kill Us First was released on October 13, 2015.
Where can I watch They Will Have to Kill Us First?
They Will Have to Kill Us First is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is They Will Have to Kill Us First?
They Will Have to Kill Us First runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who directed They Will Have to Kill Us First?
They Will Have to Kill Us First was directed by Johanna Schwartz.
Who is in the cast of They Will Have to Kill Us First?
The cast of They Will Have to Kill Us First includes Aliou Touré (Himself - lead singer, Songhoy Blues), Oumar Touré (Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues), Garba Touré (Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues), Nathanael Dembélé (Himself, drummer, Songhoy Blues) and Khaira Arby (Herself, singer).
Is They Will Have to Kill Us First on Netflix?
No, They Will Have to Kill Us First is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.