Beasts of No Nation

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Beasts of No Nation

Release Date: October 16, 2015 (limited)
Studio: Netflix, Bleecker Street, Landmark
Director: Cary Fukunaga
MPAA Rating: N/A
Screenwriter: Cary Fukunaga
Genre: Drama

Starring: Idris Elba

Plot Summary: "Beasts of No Nation" is based on the highly acclaimed novel by Nigerian author Uzodinma Iweala, bringing to life the gripping tale of Agu, a child soldier torn from his family to fight in the civil war of an African country. Newcomer Abraham Attah gives a stunning portrayal of Agu, while Elba dominates the screen in the role of Commandant, a warlord who takes in Agu and instructs him in the ways of war.

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Watched it this weekend. Since I really don't know differently, it appeared to be an accurate portrayal of the civil wars that happen in Africa. Brutal in spots. The boy who played Agu was extremely good. Ultimately, a sad movie of civil conflict and those who pull the strings behind it.
 
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