They Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile

In 2012, jihadists took control of Northern Mali, imposing one of the harshest interpretations of sharia law in recent years and, crucially for Mali, banning music. Radio stations were destroyed, instruments were burned and overnight, Mali's musicians were forced into hiding or exile where many remain even now. Follow these musicians as they fight to keep music alive. Featuring rare footage of the jihadists, a glimpse at life in refugee camps and the perilous journeys home to war-ravaged cities, THEY WILL HAVE TO KILL US FIRST is a tale of courage in the face of conflict as Malian musicians refuse to give up the fight for their right to sing.

Grosses

United Kingdom
$7,937
Summary Details
Distributor
Opening$5,150
5 theaters
Release DateOct 23, 2015
Running Time1 hr 40 min
GenresDocumentary
In Release70 days/10 weeks
Widest Release5 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Oct 23-2531$5,150-5-$1,030$5,1501
Oct 30-Nov 130$769-85.1%2-3$384$7,9372