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      War/Dance

      PG-13 Released Nov 9, 2007 1h 45m Documentary List
      85% 47 Reviews Tomatometer 91% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score Filmmakers Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine chronicle the stories of Dominic, Rose and Nancy, three Ugandan refugee children whose lives are torn apart by war. Residents of the Patongo refugee camp, the children prepare to take part in a nationwide music and dance competition. Read More Read Less
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      War/Dance is beautifully filmed, and effectively captures the heartbreaking and uplifting experiences of its subjects.

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      Stephen Garrett Time Out Rated: 4/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Rated: 3/5 Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Jonathan F. Richards Film.com It is wonderful to watch this joyous slice of the cultural lives of these victimized, traumatized children struggling to survive and build a better life in a desperately troubled part of the world. Mar 4, 2008 Full Review Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile This wonderful doco is heartbreaking and heartwarming by turns Nov 14, 2008 Full Review Kam Williams NewsBlaze An emotionally-engaging testament to the indomitability of the human spirit even in the midst of the most dire of circumstances. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 13, 2008 Full Review Larry Ratliff San Antonio Express-News We celebrate joy rising from the ashes of tragedy. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 21, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      georgan g Very touching. Focuses on 3 children who suffered so many horrible childhood experiences that you really want them to win the music/dance competition. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A group of primary school children in Northern Uganda work hard to participate in a musical contest, against the odds of very few resources, surrounded by the dangers of war, orphaned -- quite moving. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Moving stories with beautiful scenery, War/Dance presents a striking image of innocent children strive to become the masters of their own future despite the cruelty of the war. The performances the kids demonstrated, both musical presentations and their ways of lives, convince me that the vigor of humanity is indeed invincible. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Deconstruction into the past of child victims of war to aspire to escape through music. The director achieves a very human work without abusing the tools easy to move and create empathy viewers. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member A wonderful healing experience for children made to grow up far too early in their lives. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member This film is deeply disturbing at its beginning and profoundly heartwarming by the end. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Filmmakers Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine chronicle the stories of Dominic, Rose and Nancy, three Ugandan refugee children whose lives are torn apart by war. Residents of the Patongo refugee camp, the children prepare to take part in a nationwide music and dance competition.
      Director
      Sean Fine, Andrea Nix
      Producer
      Susan MacLaury, Mark Urman, Daniel Katz
      Screenwriter
      Sean Fine, Andrea Nix
      Distributor
      ThinkFilm
      Rating
      PG-13 (Descriptions of War Atrocities|Some Thematic Material)
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 9, 2007, Limited
      Release Date (DVD)
      Apr 15, 2008
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $111.5K
      Runtime
      1h 45m