They Will Have to Kill Us First 2015

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.

Directed by: Johanna Schwartz
Written by: Andy Morgan
Release date: 2015-10-13
Runtime: 105 minutes
Cast:
Aliou Touré
Aliou Touré
Himself - lead singer, Songhoy Blues 
Oumar Touré
Oumar Touré
Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues 
Garba Touré
Garba Touré
Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues 
Nathanael Dembélé
Nathanael Dembélé
Himself, drummer, Songhoy Blues 
Khaira Arby
Khaira Arby
Herself, singer 
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Also known as:
  • Grajmy dopóki nas nie zabija
  • Malin musiikki ei vaikene
  • They Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Music in Exile