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Rain in a Dry Land

2006·Movie
1h 22min
100
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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a 2006 documentary film directed by Anne Makepeace and filmed by Joan Churchill & Barney Broomfield that chronicles the experiences of two Bantu as they are transported by relief organizations from Kenyan refugee camps to Atlanta, Georgia and then Springfield, Massachusetts.
Refugee ExperienceCultural AssimilationDocumentarySocial IssuesImmigrationEmpathy & UnderstandingPersonal JourneyContemporary AmericaReal-Life Stories

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Where can I stream Rain in a Dry Land legally?

Rain in a Dry Land is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rain in a Dry Land worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Rain in a Dry Land?

1 h 22 min

Rain in a Dry Land runs 1 h 22 min.

Is Rain in a Dry Land based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Rain in a Dry Land in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Rain in a Dry Land?

4CAGBIEUS

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