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A Syrian radio DJ shares her experiences in the aftermath of the 2011 Arab Spring.
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| indieWireSteve Greene[It] shows the fundamental change in the status quo. |
| 4:3Isabelle Galet-Lalande... The War Show will linger as a bloodied testament to the loss and sacrifice faced by those forced into diaspora. |
| NOW TorontoSusan G. ColeWe have constant news reports and an influx of distressed Syrian refugees to tell us the truth about the conflict in Syria. But The War Show proves that there is something unique about the way movies can tell stories. |
| POV MagazineJason GorberAs both testimony and memorial, The War Show provides a voice for those no longer with us, showcasing that spark of optimism that's still fostering in Syria while darker forces move in to co-opt the movement. |
| The Stranger (Seattle, WA)Joule ZelmanThough the horror is judiciously spaced out, it's upsetting enough that any attempt to find hope feels false. Yet one can't begrudge the refugee filmmaker's belief that 'the destiny of the people is to survive.' |
| Paste MagazineTim GriersonIn a sense, the rambling nature of the documentary matches the subjects' desperate attempt at attaining some sense of routine-they've come to rely on each other to stay sane, only to lose those closest to them for the most senseless of reasons. |
| Ion CinemaJordan M. SmithWith a dreamy sense of living in the moment ... The War Show reminds us that there are indeed living, breathing, and loving individuals just trying their best to endure this war-torn time period in their homeland. |
| The PlaylistGary GarrisonAt its best it is a deeply personal story of hope, love, friendship, and the loss of everything and everyone. |
| User ReviewAadi IOne person's understanding on the events unfolding around her. It is one of the most moving yet informative documentaries I have seen this year |
| User ReviewApril WThis is what the Arab Spring looks like from on the ground! |