Burkinabè Rising

Iara Lee

The beautifully filmed and intensely political documentary showcases the contemporary reality of creative nonviolent resistance in Burkina Faso, a small, landlocked country in West Africa that is home to a vibrant community of artists and engaged citizens.

DIRECTOR
Iara Lee
YEAR
2017
COUNTRY
Burkina Faso
RUNTIME
72 minutes
LANGUAGE
English, French and Moore with English subtitles

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The beautifully filmed and intensely political documentary showcases the contemporary reality of creative nonviolent resistance in Burkina Faso. A small, landlocked country in West Africa, Burkina Faso is home to a vibrant community of artists and engaged citizens, who prove that political change can be achieved when people come together. Burkinabè Rising shows that Burkina Faso is an inspiration, not only to the rest of Africa but also to the rest of the world.

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