Sand and Sorrow (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2007, Sand and Sorrow is a documentary film directed by Paul Freedman, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary about the events that led to the rise of Darfur's Arab-dominated government and the international community's "legacy of failure" to respond to the genocide carried out in the country.
Who’s in it. Sand and Sorrow stars George Clooney as Narrator / Self, Samantha Power as Self, Ahmed Ali as Self and Nicholas Kristof as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sand and Sorrow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sand and Sorrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sand and Sorrow tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sand and Sorrow (2007)?
- In GB, Sand and Sorrow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sand and Sorrow worth watching?
- Sand and Sorrow holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sand and Sorrow?
- Sand and Sorrow stars George Clooney, Samantha Power, Ahmed Ali, Nicholas Kristof and Barack Obama.