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The Colonel's Stray Dogs

2021Movie1 h 13 min

66
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A bleak, intriguing documentary movie about history and politics.

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Story

In 1981, seven Libyan exiles formed the core opposition group to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Thirty years later, they are back to their country only to inherit the mess he left. The film is an intricate blend of rare first-hand accounts, propaganda archival material turned on its head, evocative cinematography and an untold history of a country.

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  • Post-Conflict Libya
  • Political Dissidence
  • Archival-Rich Documentary
  • Personal Accounts
  • Gaddafi's Legacy
  • Nation Building Challenges
  • Psychological Impact of Exile
  • Cinematic History
  • Power and Corruption

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Directed by
Khalid Shamis
Written by
Khalid Shamis

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Facts

April 29, 2021 · 1 h 13 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 29, 2021
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
South Africa, Libya
Available in
38 countries

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Where can I stream The Colonel's Stray Dogs?

In the United States, The Colonel's Stray Dogs is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Colonel's Stray Dogs worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching The Colonel's Stray Dogs?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.