The War Show
2016 · 100 min · ★ 6.3 · Documentary
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.
Directed by Andreas Dalsgaard
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