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On the Banks of the Tigris: the hidden story of Iraqi music
- Year of completion
- 2015
- Content type
- Documentary
- Format
- Feature
- Genre
- Arts, Culture, Society
- Duration
- 79 minutes
- Production Status
- Completed
Synopsis
On the Banks of the Tigris celebrates Iraqi music and the cultural ties that link Iraqis of all faiths. It tells the story of Majid Shokor, an Iraqi-Australian from a Muslim background who seeks the source of songs he loves and discovers a hidden history. To find out more, Majid embarks on a bold journey from Australia to Israel, Europe and Iraq to meet top Iraqi musicians, hear their music and stories, and unite them in a concert for peace and reconciliation.