City of Ghosts
“Our words are stronger than their weapons.”
Synopsis
With unprecedented access, this documentary follows the extraordinary journey of “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently”—a group of anonymous citizen journalists who banded together after their homeland was overtaken by ISIS—as they risk their lives to stand up against one of the greatest evils in the world today.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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City of Ghosts – Official US Trailer | Amazon StudiosOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 2, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$128K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Heineman
- Original Score
- Jackson Greenberg, H. Scott Salinas
- Original Title
- City of Ghosts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $128K
- Production Studios
- Our Time Projects
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Heineman
Jackson Greenberg, H. Scott Salinas
Matthew Heineman
Matthew Heineman, Matthew Hamachek, Pax Wassermann
Matthew Heineman, Alex Gibney
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Heineman
Director
Matthew Heineman
Director of Photography
Matthew Heineman
Producer
Matthew Heineman
Editor
Matthew Hamachek
Editor
Pax Wassermann
Editor
Jackson Greenberg
Original Music Composer
H. Scott Salinas
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Ghosts
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What is City of Ghosts about?
With unprecedented access, this documentary follows the extraordinary journey of “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently”—a group of anonymous citizen journalists who banded together after their homeland was overtaken by ISIS—as they risk their lives to stand up against one of the greatest evils in the world today.
Who directed City of Ghosts?
City of Ghosts was directed by Matthew Heineman.
Who stars in City of Ghosts?
The principal cast of City of Ghosts includes Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, Hamoud, Hassan, Hussam, Naji Jerf.
When was City of Ghosts released and how long is it?
City of Ghosts was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did City of Ghosts make at the box office?
City of Ghosts grossed $128K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for City of Ghosts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City of Ghosts was composed by Jackson Greenberg, H. Scott Salinas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City of Ghosts?
City of Ghosts holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).