They Will Have to Kill Us First (2015)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office n/a
International Box Office $7,943Details
Worldwide Box Office $7,943
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Synopsis

Music is the beating heart of Malian culture. But when Islamic hardliners took control of northern Mali in 2012, they enforced one of the harshest interpretations of sharia law in history and, crucially for Mali, they banned all forms of music. Radio stations were destroyed, instruments burned and Mali’s musicians faced torture, even death. Overnight, Mali’s revered musicians were forced into hiding or exile where most remain even now. But rather than lay down their instruments, the musicians are fighting back, standing up for their cultural heritage and identity. Through everything, they have used music as their weapon against the on-going violence that has left Mali ravaged.

Metrics

Production Budget:$600,000 (worldwide box office is 0.0 times production budget)

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 4th, 2016 (Limited) by BBC Worldwide North America
International Releases: October 23rd, 2015 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: March 4th, 2016
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 99 minutes
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Keywords: Religious Extremism, Musicians, Fugitive / On the Run, Archive Footage
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Mojo Musique, Together Films, Spring Films LTD, Knitting Factory Entertainment, Influence Films, Hartley Foundation, OkayAfrica
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English, French

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United Kingdom 10/23/2015 $5,156 5 5 7 $7,943 11/5/2015
 
International Total$7,943 11/5/2015

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Interviewee(s)

Khaira Arby Herself
Moussa Sidi Himself
Songhoy Blues* Himself
Songhoy Blues* Himself
Songhoy Blues* Himself
Songhoy Blues* Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Johanna Schwartz Director
Johanna Schwartz Screenwriter
Sarah Mosses Lead Producer
Johanna Schwartz Producer
Kat Amara Korba Producer
John Schwartz Producer
Andre Singer Executive Producer
Stephen Hendel Executive Producer
Victoria Steventon Executive Producer
Andre Singer Co-Writer and Consultant

Limited and VOD Releases: King of Limited Release

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Synopsis

Music is the beating heart of Malian culture. But when Islamic hardliners took control of northern Mali in 2012, they enforced one of the harshest interpretations of sharia law in history and, crucially for Mali, they banned all forms of music. Radio stations were destroyed, instruments burned and Mali’s musicians faced torture, even death. Overnight, Mali’s revered musicians were forced into hiding or exile where most remain even now. But rather than lay down their instruments, the musicians are fighting back, standing up for their cultural heritage and identity. Through everything, they have used music as their weapon against the on-going violence that has left Mali ravaged.

Metrics

Production Budget:$600,000 (worldwide box office is 0.0 times production budget)

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 4th, 2016 (Limited) by BBC Worldwide North America
International Releases: October 23rd, 2015 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: March 4th, 2016
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 99 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Religious Extremism, Musicians, Fugitive / On the Run, Archive Footage
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Mojo Musique, Together Films, Spring Films LTD, Knitting Factory Entertainment, Influence Films, Hartley Foundation, OkayAfrica
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English, French

Interviewee(s)

Khaira Arby Herself
Moussa Sidi Himself
Songhoy Blues* Himself
Songhoy Blues* Himself
Songhoy Blues* Himself
Songhoy Blues* Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Johanna Schwartz Director
Johanna Schwartz Screenwriter
Sarah Mosses Lead Producer
Johanna Schwartz Producer
Kat Amara Korba Producer
John Schwartz Producer
Andre Singer Executive Producer
Stephen Hendel Executive Producer
Victoria Steventon Executive Producer
Andre Singer Co-Writer and Consultant

Limited and VOD Releases: King of Limited Release

March 4th, 2016

Knight of Cups

There's no limited release on this week's list that looks like a sure hit. Knight of Cups has the pedigree, but not the reviews. On the other hand, Emelie has excellent reviews, but it is playing on Video on Demand. Songs My Brothers Taught Me is a low key release, but maybe it will find a receptive audience in theaters. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
United Kingdom 10/23/2015 $5,156 5 5 7 $7,943 11/5/2015
 
International Total$7,943 11/5/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.