Sing, Freetown

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Documentary

2021, Movie, 1h 34min

Emmy-winning Sierra Leonean filmmaker Sorious Samura has grown tired telling negative stories about Africa. He embarks on a journey with his best friend, Sierra Leone’s most famous playwright, to create an epic work of national theatre – a play to reclaim their country from negative media narratives and the damaging legacy of colonial rule. It doesn’t go as planned.

Country: United Kingdom

Director:

Clive Patterson

Cast:

Sorious Samura

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Critic Phuong Le

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This is a hugely special, rewarding documentary whose ending manages to encompass both victory and loss.

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In "Sing, Freetown," a passionate filmmaker and a renowned playwright embark on a quest to create a powerful work of theatre that celebrates their homeland, Sierra Leone. As they strive to reclaim their country's narrative from negative media portrayals and colonial legacies, they encounter unexpected challenges that threaten to derail their vision. Through their journey, this documentary reveals the complexities of artistic expression, cultural identity, and the power of storytelling to shape our understanding of the world.

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