Monday, November 2, 2009
Beyond the Classroom presents "Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars"
Description:
Uplifting and courageous, this dramatic award-winning film tracks the journey of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars six musicians who formed a band after being displaced from their home during the brutal decade-long civil war in Sierra Leone as they rise from the ashes of war and inspire a nation to believe in the healing power of music. This stunning documentary captures the triumphant story of six musicians who escaped the horrific violence of Sierra Leone's civil war, landed in a West African refugee camp and formed a band that would go on and travel the world. An unbelievable treatment of the human spirit, the refugees journey exemplifies the power of music. The band's music, which condemns war and encourages social change, has been praised around the world!
"As harrowing as these personal tales may be, the music buoying them is uplifting" New York Times
Beyond the Classroom series on "Envisioning Peace in Africa"
{Will appear in FYI on Oct 28, 2009
Start Time:
7:00 PM
End Time:
9:00 PM
Room:
1102 South Campus Commons, Building 1
Common Location Name:
Other
Web Address:
www.BeyondtheClassroom.umd.edu
Other Contact Information:
Dr. James V. Riker
Beyond the Classroom Living & Learning Program
+1 301 314 6622
jriker@umd.edu
www.BeyondTheClassroom.umd.edu
