The Invisible Hands (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film

Released in 2017, The Invisible Hands is a music and documentary film directed by Marina Gioti, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Maverick underground American/Lebanese musician and ethnomusicologist Alan Bishop (Sun City Girls and Sublime Frequencies), lands as a stranger in Cairo, soon after the 2011 uprisings, and teams up with three young Egyptian musicians for the translation of his old songs into Arabic. Under Bishop’s mentorship, this unlikely collaboration transforms into a band, The Invisible Hands.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invisible Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invisible Hands tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invisible Hands (2017)?
- In US, The Invisible Hands is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was The Invisible Hands released?
- The Invisible Hands was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.