'They Will Have To Kill Us First' Malian Music Documentary Is Headed To U.S. Theaters
Malian music documentary 'They Will Have To Kill Us First' is slated for a U.S. theatrical release this March and April.
Songhoy Blues. Courtesy of They Will Have To Kill Us First
<p><em><a href="http://www.theywillhavetokillusfirst.com/" target="_blank">They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile</a></em> is officially slated for a U.S. theatrical release.</p><p>The feature-length documentary, directed by <strong>Johanna Schwartz</strong>, follows a group of musicians in Mali in the wake of the 2012 jihadist takeover and subsequent banning of music. As explained in a synopsis for the film: "Music, one of the most important forms of communication in Mali, disappeared overnight in 2012 when Islamic extremists groups rose up to capture an area the size of the UK and France combined. But rather than lay down their instruments, Mali’s musicians fought back."</p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p>The film, which <strong>Okayafrica</strong> is one of the executive producers on, follows the stories of recent breakout stars <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/tag/songhoy-blues/" target="_blank">Songhoy Blues</a></strong> along with Malian musicians <strong>Khaira Arby</strong>, <strong>Moussa Sidi</strong> and <strong>Fadimata "Disco" Walet Oumar</strong>.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.bbcworldwide.com/north-america.aspx" target="_blank">BBC Worldwide North America</a></strong> is releasing <em>They Will Have To Kill Us First</em> this March and April in the U.S., with an official release coinciding with <strong>Music Freedom Day</strong> on March 3. The film opens at New York City’s <strong>Village East Cinema</strong> on March 4 before heading to L.A. and other markets on April 1.</p><p>A soundtrack for the film is also out March 4 on <strong>Knitting Factory Records</strong>. Composed by <strong>Nick Zinner</strong> of the <strong>Yeah Yeah Yeahs</strong>, the OST features contributions by Songhoy Blues, the late Malian legend <strong>Ali Farka Touré</strong> and his son <strong>Vieux Farka Touré</strong>, <strong>Toumani Diabaté</strong>, <strong>Bombino</strong> and more.</p><p><em><a href="http://theywillhavetokillusfirsttickets.com/" target="_blank">Head here for ticket information</a> and keep up with 'They Will Have To Kill Us First' on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/music4mali" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/Music_in_Exile" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theywillhavetokillusfirst/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</em></p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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