Stronger Than Bullets (2017) User Reviews

Incredible Bravery In The Face Of Oppression

[rossboyask-1 · 8/10 · 17 January 2022]

Extraordinary documentary on how music can be used to fight oppression and dictatorial regimes. There is a lot of passion here. Brilliantly informative and compelling.

music and revolution in Libya circa 2010-2011

[musicglenn · 9/10 · 25 October 2023]

Great look inside the music of Libya as revolution erupted and finally ousted Gaddafi. Gaddafi had collected all western instruments and burned them in bonfires, and suppressed any non-approved musical expression. But with the rise of the Arab Spring spreading to Libya, several musicians emerge, showing up on the front lines with guitar and voice. One popular musician gets shot, but others carry on the fight. Many shots of musicians recording all styles of music - rock, metal, hip-hop. With Gaddafi's death, there is massive celebration and plans for a music festival, but hopes are dashed as various other oppressive forces step in to fill the void. Violence rises again, and musicians are again driven underground.