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The Story Won't Die

2021·Movie
1h 23min
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes100%–
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes100%–

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and moving

  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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About

THE STORY WON’T DIE, from Award-winning filmmaker David Henry Gerson, is an inspiring, timely look at a young generation of Syrian artists who use their work to protest and process what is currently the world’s largest and longest ongoing displacement of people since WWII. The film is produced by Sundance Award-winner Odessa Rae (Navalny). Rapper Abu Hajar, together with other creative personalities of the Syrian uprising, a post-Rock musician (Anas Maghrebi), members of the first all-female Syrian rock band (Bahila Hijazi + Lynn Mayya), break-dancer (Bboy Shadow), choreographer (Medhat Aldaabal), and visual artists (Tammam Azzam, Omar Imam + Diala Brisly), use their art to rise in revolution and endure in exile in this new documentary reflecting on a battle for peace, justice and freedom of expression. It is an uplifting and humanizing look at what it means to be a refugee in today’s world and offers inspiring and hopeful vantages on a creative response to the chaos of war.
Syrian Refugee CrisisArtistic ResistanceDocumentary FilmHumanitarian StoriesWar's ImpactInspiring ResilienceFreedom of ExpressionGlobal AwarenessContemporary History

Crew

Directed by:
David Henry Gerson
Produced by:
Odessa Rae, Martin Marquet, Katherine Embiricos
Composed by:
Samuel Lehn, Bahila Hijazi, Anas Maghrebi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Story Won't Die

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Where can I stream The Story Won't Die legally?

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The Story Won't Die is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Flix Premiere in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Story Won't Die worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Story Won't Die rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Story Won't Die?

1 h 23 min

The Story Won't Die runs 1 h 23 min.

Is The Story Won't Die based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Story Won't Die?

Critics100
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate The Story Won't Die higher (100) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Story Won't Die in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in Denmark, Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Story Won't Die?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Story Won't Die in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.