War/Dance

2007, Documentary, 1h 45m

47 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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War/Dance is beautifully filmed, and effectively captures the heartbreaking and uplifting experiences of its subjects. Read critic reviews

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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.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Descriptions of War Atrocities|Some Thematic Material)
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Sean Fine, Andrea Nix
  • Producer:
    Albie Hecht
  • Writer:
    Sean Fine, Andrea Nix
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $111.5K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    ThinkFilm

Cast & Crew

Sean Fine
Director
Andrea Nix
Director
Sean Fine
Writer
Andrea Nix
Writer
Albie Hecht
Producer
Susan MacLaury
Executive Producer
Mark Urman
Executive Producer
Daniel Katz
Executive Producer
Sean Fine
Cinematographer
Jeff Consiglio
Film Editing
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Critic Reviews for War/Dance

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Full Review… Stephen Garrett Time Out Full Review… Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Full Review… Jonathan F. Richards Film.com Full Review… Jennie Punter Globe and Mail Full Review… Philip Marchand Toronto Star Full Review… Amy Nicholson I.E. Weekly Full Review… Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile Full Review… Kam Williams NewsBlaze Full Review… Larry Ratliff San Antonio Express-News Full Review… Robert W. Butler Kansas City Star Full Review… Karina Montgomery Cinerina Full Review… Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion
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Audience Reviews for War/Dance

  • Dec 24, 2012
    A wonderful healing experience for children made to grow up far too early in their lives.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Jun 12, 2010
    Compulsory viewing on subject matter alone.
    Lesley N Super Reviewer
  • May 07, 2008
    Powerful documentary that is both upsetting and uplifting.
    Michael S Super Reviewer
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