Guns to Mics

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In post-war Sierra Leone the youth, who once used guns to showcase their frustration, are picking up microphones to exercise a new found freedom of speech.

Sierra Leone is recovering from a decade long civil war. A new music scene is allowing the youth, who once used guns to showcase their frustration, to pick up microphones and make change in their country. This documentary follows a few young Sierra Leonean musicians who are giving birth to a music scene that brings beats, human rights, and democracy to the peoples' ears. They make booty's shake and politicians take note in one of the world's toughest place to find food, shelter, and water.

In post-war Sierra Leone the youth, who once used guns to vent their frustration, are picking up microphones to exercise a new-found freedom of speech. Quickly rising to national stars, these musicians must now use their influence to keep the peace in a presidential election between the sitting President and an ex-coup leader.

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Genres
  • War
  • Music
  • Documentary
  • News
Release date Nov 23, 2012
Countries of origin United States Canada Sierra Leone
Official sites Official site official website
Language English
Filming locations Sierra Leone
Production companies Artaban Productions

Box office

Budget $50000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

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