SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALL STARS documentary movie trailer

http://www.refugeeallstars.org
Here is a short trailer for the documentary film SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALL STARS. The film tells the remarkable story of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, a group of musicians who form a band while living in a West African refugee camp. They were forced from their homes by a brutal civil war that took the lives of many of their loved ones and left them with physical and emotional scars that may never heal. But it could never take away their music. Through music they find a place of refuge, a sense of purpose and a source of power. This film follows the band over the course of three years as they make the difficult decision to return to their war-torn country and realize their dream of recording an album of their original music. The story of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars celebrates the best of the human spirit - the incredible ability of individuals to sustain hope and find forgiveness even in a climate of rage and loss.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• sierra
• leone
• refugee
• all
• stars
• africa
• music
• civil
• war
• diamonds
• drums
• guitar
• dance
• family
• god
• love

[hobbsy00]

I saw the all stars when they were paying at the roots festival in my town.

They were incredible! So alive with the music and busting out all over the stage!

The crowd was totally feeling it as well. Gotta check them out if they come round your way.

[slrefugeeallstars]

hello hobby00!

thanks for the the kind words. That was a really fun festival for us to play. Keep spreading the love!

peace and blessings

- Black Nature of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

[luniiinha]

there is actually a really good book about a boy who was captured by the soldiers to defeat the rebels when he was still a kid. in sierra leone (duh). it's called "memoirs of a boy soldier" by ishmael beah. really really good. i like the video too. good luck to the people in sierra leone :) they deserve the best.

[slrefugeeallstars]

Yes, Ishmael is an amazing person and so is his memoir. If you haven't read this book you need to.

[amilaku]

is there a party somewhere in freetown? best wishes 2009 to the sierra leonians

[alabonz]

Typical radical film makers exploiting Africans plight and fictionalizing it to the masses. Anyone that is an African or lived in Africa for an extended period of time has seen these people come and go, only really interested in their own profit.

[Beanw303]

I just saw them in Madison at the willie street fair! The music is magical, I couldnt help but to break into dance. So happy them came!

[sunnymars11]

Got to meet the band at the Belly Up in Aspen Colorado with my friend Jeff and his son Drew on the rooftop of the club, such a wonderful show! First time i ever really danced! The music was moving with the rhythm, great vocals and musicianship, love you guys! Keep on lovin and dancin

[BulatAminov]

VIA "Sierra Leone" - Indie rock band from Russia!

Listen here: realmusic ru/sierraleone (before ru - write dot)

[metamorfika]

Best wishes to the Sierra leonians!!! much Light!!

[alterecotv]

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars live in Paris on 10th June 2010 !

[dpfalmer]

I saw them when they came to Fairbanks, Alaska. You guys are an inspiration. And your music is awesome. Come back some time :)

[gds506]

this documentary and these guys are pure inspiration... respect from Costa Rica