City of Ghosts(2017)
“Our words are stronger than their weapons.”
Overview
With unprecedented access, this documentary follows the extraordinary journey of “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently”—a group of anonymous citizen journalists who banded together after their homeland was overtaken by ISIS—as they risk their lives to stand up against one of the greatest evils in the world today.
Director
Matthew Heineman
Studio
Our Time Projects
Revenue
$128K
Cast
Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi
as Self
Hamoud
as Self
Hassan
as Hamoud's brother
Hussam
as Self
Naji Jerf
as Self
Mohamad
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
Arabic
Rating
7.2 / 10
Box Office
$128K
Production Companies
Our Time Projects
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City of Ghosts?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for City of Ghosts (2017).
What is City of Ghosts about?▼
With unprecedented access, this documentary follows the extraordinary journey of “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently”—a group of anonymous citizen journalists who banded together after their homeland was overtaken by ISIS—as they risk their lives to stand up against one of the greatest evils in the world today.
Who directed City of Ghosts?▼
City of Ghosts was directed by Matthew Heineman and released in 2017. It is a war, documentary film.
How long is City of Ghosts?▼
City of Ghosts has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in City of Ghosts?▼
The cast of City of Ghosts includes Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi as Self, Hamoud as Self, Hassan as Hamoud's brother, Hussam as Self, Naji Jerf as Self and more.
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