Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

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Compared frequently to Wim Wenders's Buena Vista Social Club 1998, the thoughtful and heartfelt documentary Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars 2005 combines the musical elements of that earlier work with a distinctly uplifting and optimistic sociopolitical undercurrent. The story begins in the early '90s with the eruption of the civil war that plagued the beleaguered West African nation of Sierra Leone -- displacing thousands in its wake. Among the dispossessed came six young indigenous musicians who decided to ...
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Overview

Compared frequently to Wim Wenders's Buena Vista Social Club 1998, the thoughtful and heartfelt documentary Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars 2005 combines the musical elements of that earlier work with a distinctly uplifting and optimistic sociopolitical undercurrent. The story begins in the early '90s with the eruption of the civil war that plagued the beleaguered West African nation of Sierra Leone -- displacing thousands in its wake. Among the dispossessed came six young indigenous musicians who decided to form a band and use music to heal the scars of their homeland. Those artists -- Francis "Franco" Lagba, Alhadji "Black Nature" Kamara, Reuben Koroma, Efuah Grace, Abdul Rahim "Arahim" Kamara, and Mohammed Bangura -- form the basis of an extraordinary story told by directors Banker White and Zach Niles in this film. The filmmakers follow the musicians on a heart-rending tour of the Leonean refugee camps, observe the recording session for their debut album, and unflinchingly witness the group's homecoming, several years after a bloody conflict tore the nation in half. Through it all, the group repeatedly demonstrates how music can become a vital instrument for social change.
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Special Features

Featurette; Refugee Rolling - This short film picks up the band's story as they prepare for their first journey ot America and quickly become and international musical sensation; Deleted scenes; Musical moments; About ninemillion.org - Through the UNHCR-led campaign, meet some of the nine million refugee children who are living in refugee camps around the world; Theatrical trailer
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/14/2007
  • UPC: 767685992234
  • Original Release: 2005
  • Source: Docurama
  • Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Language: English
  • Time: 1:20:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 46,605

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Reuben M. Koroma
Francis John Langba
Abdul Rahim Kamara
Efuah Grace
Alhadji Jefferey Kamara
Mohamed Bangura
Ashade Pearce
Technical Credits
Zach Niles Director, Producer
Banker White Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Producer
Matt Alvarez Executive Producer
Steve Bing Executive Producer
Jim Bruce Co-producer, Editor
Dustin Cawood Sound/Sound Designer
Ice Cube Executive Producer
Emperor's Dance Band Score Composer
E.J. Holowicki Sound/Sound Designer
Christopher Jenkins Cinematographer
Shelly Lazar Executive Producer
Andy Mitchell Cinematographer
Alphonse Munyaneza Co-producer
P.O.V. Co-producer
Juan Peralta Sound/Sound Designer
Refugee All Stars Score Composer
Chris Velan Score Composer, Musical Direction/Supervision
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
1. We Are Refugees [7:32]
2. A Band, A Family [6:40]
3. Camp Tour [6:48]
4. Overcoming Trauma [5:34]
5. Go and See [8:07]
6. A Rolling Stone [6:52]
7. The War Done Done [8:31]
8. Home Sweet Home [4:53]
9. Island Studios [8:22]
10. Return to Boreah [3:21]
11. Repatriation [7:25]
12. End Credits [4:33]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
   Play
   Chapters
   Bonus
      Featurette: Refugee Rolling
      Deleted Scenes
         Favorite Quotes
         Soda Soap Explanation
         Monthly Supply
         Black Nature
         UNHCR: Crisis in Sierra Leone
         Grace Meets an Old Friend
         Franco: Not Yet Satisfied
         We Got An Accident
         Play All
      Musical Moments
         Big Fat Dog
         Mafoya
         Mohamed Kongoma
         Musical Mission
         Soul Ras
         Play All
      Ninemillion.org
      Trailer
   Set Up
      Dolby Digital 5.1
      Dolby Digital Stereo
      English Subtitles: On
      English Subtitles: Off
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