War/Dance is a new documentary movie about three brutalizedchildren of Northern Uganda and their dream of musical expression. Thedocumentary is set amidst the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army(L.R.A.), who kidnap sleeping children to abuse them and force theminto rebellion and murder, sometimes even murder of their own families.Despite the horror, War/Dance has captured a beautiful story about the epic, unbreakable spirits of these children.

Two years ago Rose, 13, Nancy, 12, and Dominic, 14, were forced fromtheir schoolhouse to become rebel soldiers. They each have unique,heart-wrenching accounts of terror with the L.R.A. as they survivethrough the memories of familial love and utter strength of their will.Through it all they hold onto their desire to dance and make music.

These beautiful children prepare to compete in the finals at theKampala Music Festival, Northern Uganda’s biggest event of the year,representing their school from the refugee camp of Patongo. They pourtheir hearts, souls, and bodies into their music and dance–for theirancestors, their homeland, and for victory. Victory not only forthemselves, but for all the children of refugee camps, who would gainrespect through competition with children who come from more fortunatebackgrounds.

Dominic, a xylophone virtuoso, plays music; Nancy dances; and Rosesings. Together they are an awesome force of life and their refusal togive up hope is an inspiration.

100% of Shine Global profits (the film’s producers) goes back tocharity.  So please, watch this movie and spread the word; it will savelives. The time to help is now. Please watch the trailer at WarDance.org