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Freetown

Freetown

Section: Freedom Films

Country: Liberia

Production Year: 2015

Runtime: 116  Minutes

Director: Garrett Batty

Screenwriter: Melissa Leilani Larson, Garrett Batty

Cinematographer: Jeremy Prusso

Editor: Connor O'Malley, S. Mickay Stevens

Cast: Henry Adolfo, Michael Attram, Phillip Michael, Bright Dodoo, Clement Amegayie

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Synopsis: Caught in the middle of a brutal civil war, six Liberian missionaries in Monrovia flee the widespread violence in their native country. Their destination: Freetown, Sierra Leone. With the help of local church member Phillip Abubakar, the missionaries make the difficult journey, only to have their troubles compounded by a rebel fighter bent on killing one of their own. Based on incredible true events, Freetown is a thrilling and inspiring story of hope and survival.