In this compelling documentary, the poverty-stricken Acholi tribe in northern Uganda achieve greatness in their community and celebrate their culture, while grappling with the atrocities of war, repression and hardship.

Students from the Patonga refugee camp primary school, many of whom are orphaned, are invited to compete for the first time in a nationwide music and dance competition held in Kampala.

As the children develop their traditional music and performance skills, they find happiness in the midst of tragedy in this exuberant celebration of African tribal music and dance.

OSCAR NOMINEE 2008

Directed by: Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine
105min · M

Best Documentary Directors, Sundance Film Festival 2007 Audience Award, Wisconsin Film Festival 2007

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Reviews for War/Dance

• Healing balm in song and dance :: The West Australian :: 17 December 2007

• Children's dance of war :: The West Australian Seven Days Magazine :: 22 March 2008

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