Rising from Silence (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Rising from Silence is a documentary film directed by Shalahuddin Siregar, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. Silenced for more than 50 years, a group of elderly women in Indonesia decided to share the country’s forgotten history to the young generation through singing. The women formed a choir group that sings songs written inside prisons by those who were arrested and sentenced for years without any single trial. The singing and sharing has helped them heal their trauma as well as connecting them with an eager young audience.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rising from Silence page.
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- Where can I watch Rising from Silence (2016)?
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- When was Rising from Silence released?
- Rising from Silence was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.