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On the Conflict in Sierra Leone (Clip 5 of 5)

A UNHCR representative talks about the violence on civilians in Sierra Leone during its Civil War in 1999.

The Story Behind the Song "Sodasoap" (Clip 4 of 5)

All Star band member Reuben explains the origins of the song "Sodasoap."

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars — Update

The All Stars find a manager in Texas and play at a music festival in Japan.

Meeting with Refugee Musicians (Clip 3 of 5)

Filmmakers travel through Guinea, meeting refugee musicians from Sierra Leone.

Refugee All Star Black Nature on His Music (Clip 1 of 5)

Musician Black Nature was only eleven years old when he was orphaned and tortured by soldiers. He talks about what his music means to him.

The All Stars Perform in Japan (Clip 2 of 5)

The Refugee All Stars perform at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan.

  • Updated on September 4, 2009

Filmmakers

Banker White

Banker White

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Zach Niles

Zach Niles

May they continue to use their 'pens,' their voices, their strings to bring happiness — no more war, no more guns..”


— jbmcd, Viewer

Film Update

Critical Acclaim

The story they tell, and tell well, is how the All Stars' songs ... first raise their own spirits, then those of their neighbors, then ... other camps too. The story told here is simple, and ultimately triumphant."


– Daniel M. Gold,
The New York Times


It's as easy to fall in love with these guys as it was with the Buena Vista Social Club."


– Vanessa Juarez
Newsweek

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