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201982 minPG-13documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

About a War

201982 minPG-13documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Ex-fighters from the Lebanese Civil War share their experiences of violence and social change in this feature length documentary from 2019.

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Ex-fighters from the Lebanese Civil War share their experiences of violence and social change in this feature length documentary from 2019.

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Abi Weaverdirector

Daniele Rugodirector

Hasan Aboudcast

Nassim Assaadcast

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A feature length documentary exploring violence and social change through the stories of ex-fighters from the Lebanese Civil War.

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