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  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • THINKFilm
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • THINKFilm
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary Set in northern Uganda, a country ravaged by more than two decades of civil war, War/Dance tells the story of Dominic, Rose, and Nancy, three children whose families have been torn apart, their homes destroyed, and who currently reside in a displaced persons' camp in Patongo. When they are invited to compete in an annual music and dance ...

Directed By: Sean Fine, Andrea Nix

Written By: Andrea Nix, Sean Fine

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • THINKFilm
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • THINKFilm
  • 1 h 45 m

War Dance

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
68
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 8 User Ratings
5.6
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Summary Set in northern Uganda, a country ravaged by more than two decades of civil war, War/Dance tells the story of Dominic, Rose, and Nancy, three children whose families have been torn apart, their homes destroyed, and who currently reside in a displaced persons' camp in Patongo. When they are invited to compete in an annual music and dance ...

Directed By: Sean Fine, Andrea Nix

Written By: Andrea Nix, Sean Fine

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
68
75% Positive
15 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
5% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
68
75% Positive
15 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
5% Negative
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Beautifully filmed.
FULL REVIEW
83
The filmmaking style is annoyingly slick, but the testimonies of these children are excruciatingly moving.
By Peter Rainer FULL REVIEW
75
This film offers a child's perspective on the ravages and complexity of war and is also a convincing testament to the healing power of creative expression.
By Jennie Punter FULL REVIEW
70
War/Dance, in spite of its slickness, is an honorable, sometimes inspiring exploration of the primal healing power of music and dance in an African tribal culture.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
67
"It's difficult for people to believe our story," says one kid, succinctly, eloquently, "but if we don't tell you, you won't know."
By Marc Savlov FULL REVIEW
50
It's the film's reassuring, almost hypnotic visual rhythms, along with its Hollywood-like narrative structure -- which is closer to "Drumline" or "Bring It On" than to most documentaries -- that make it bearable.
By Andrew O'Hehir FULL REVIEW
25
Exploitive while it pretends to be empathetic.
By Bill White FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Rogues Harbor Studios, Fine Films (II), Shine Global
Release Date Nov 9, 2007
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline The war stole everything, except their music.
Website http://www.wardancethemovie.com/
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Awards

Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Woodstock Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
News & Documentary Emmy Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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