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City of Ghosts

R20171h 30mMatthew Heineman
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 86

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"Our words are stronger than their weapons."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is City of Ghosts (2017) 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 stars in City of Ghosts?

City of Ghosts stars Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi (Self), Hamoud (Self), Hassan (Hamoud's brother), Hussam (Self), Naji Jerf (Self). The film was directed by Matthew Heineman.

How long is City of Ghosts?

City of Ghosts has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is City of Ghosts worth watching?

City of Ghosts holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of War, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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