Macon Film Guild, Macon Film Festival and Bragg Jam present:

They Will Have to Kill Us First (Documentary/Music, 105 minutes, unrated) In 2012, Islamic extremists took over Northern Mali imposing harsh Sharia law and banning all music. In Mali, music is the fabric of society, its lifeblood, and the most revered citizens are musicians. This story follows Mali’s musical superstars as they fight to get their country, livelihoods and freedom back. With a specially commissioned soundtrack from some of Mali’s most exciting artists. “A profile in courage, but also groove . . . The music is prickling, droning, funky, hypnotic — a stiff breeze blowing warmly over the desert.” – Village Voice