Kiss the Future
An exploration of the perils of nationalism and art’s role as a weapon of resistance and activism throughout the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War. Explore how art and music sustained hope, thanks in part to humanitarians and the band U2.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Nenad Cicin-Sain
Actors: Bill Clinton, Christiane Amanpour, Muhamed Sacirbey
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