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War/Dance

Play trailer Poster for War/Dance PG-13 Released Nov 9, 2007 1h 45m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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85% Tomatometer 47 Reviews 91% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
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.
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War/Dance is beautifully filmed, and effectively captures the heartbreaking and uplifting experiences of its subjects.

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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 Jennie Punter Globe and Mail This film offers a child's perspective on the ravages and complexity of war and is also a convincing testament to the healing power of creative expression. Rated: 3/4 Feb 22, 2008 Full Review Philip Marchand Toronto Star 'The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places,' Hemingway wrote in A Farewell to Arms. That statement might stand as the summation of this documentary, which celebrates the strength of winsome, broken children. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 22, 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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Munkhjargal A This movie turned out to be a very good movie. It has become a work that has been greatly enjoyed by the audience. I think that the work was born because of the director's poor thinking. It turned out to be a movie that I liked very much. I would like to thank the director and actors. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Bahad j I really liked the characters and actions of the actors Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Bulgantamir B it was very interesting Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Бавуу Э 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Gnr E This is very touching movie. Made my tears fall. Shasn Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Geke g It really touches bottom of my heart. Perfectly filmed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Sean Fine

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Andrea Nix

Director

Sean Fine

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Andrea Nix

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Albie Hecht

Producer

Susan MacLaury

Executive Producer

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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
Albie Hecht
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