Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars (2007)

  
Format:  Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars DVD 
 
 
Displaced from their homes during civil war in Sierra Leone, six gifted musicians fused West African rhythms to reggae and blues, along with powerful antiwar lyrics, and became popularly known as Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars. This engaging documentary relates the story of the inspiring group and follows their efforts to encourage social change through their infectious music. 86 min. Soundtrack: English; deleted scenes; featurette; theatrical trailer.
 
SKU: D47671
$17.99
Regularly $19.99
Category:
Documentary
Color:
Color
Closed Captioned:
 No
 

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