The War Show
2016 · 1h 40m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Andreas Dalsgaard
,
Obaidah Zytoon
Overview
A Syrian radio DJ documents the experiences of herself and her friends as their dreams of overthrowing their elected government give way to the grim realities of sectarian death squads and extremism.
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