War/Dance is a very recent documentary set in the backdrop of the struggle in Northern Uganda. It follows a group of schoolchildren from a refugee camp to a national music competition. While certainly meant to move people with stories of unimaginable suffering, the movie caters to a Western movie audience with a strong message of hope and human spirit. Those with a more realistic grasp of the situation might be bothered by the lack of historical context and the general sense of optimism. However, the cinematography is fantastic and it won the documentary directing prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It is certainly worth checking out and forming your own conclusion. Here’s the trailer:Monday, November 19, 2007
War/Dance
War/Dance is a very recent documentary set in the backdrop of the struggle in Northern Uganda. It follows a group of schoolchildren from a refugee camp to a national music competition. While certainly meant to move people with stories of unimaginable suffering, the movie caters to a Western movie audience with a strong message of hope and human spirit. Those with a more realistic grasp of the situation might be bothered by the lack of historical context and the general sense of optimism. However, the cinematography is fantastic and it won the documentary directing prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It is certainly worth checking out and forming your own conclusion. Here’s the trailer:
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