Movies About Rowanda

From Terry George, starring Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix, Xolani Mali
Rated PG-13

Hotel Rwanda is a 2004 British-Italian-South African historical drama film directed by Terry George. It stars Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo as hotelier Paul Rusesabagina and his wife Tatiana. The film, which has been called an African Schindler's List, documents Rusesabagina's efforts to save the lives of his family and more than a thousand other refugees during the Rwandan Genocide in 1994. The film draws heavily from the accounts of survivor Paul Rusesabagina, who, with the help of the UN, was able to save more than 1,200 refugees from certain death. The film is a stark reminder of the tragedy that can occur when people fail to stand up against hate and violence, and it serves as an inspiring example of one man’s courage and determination to do the right thing in the face of overwhelming odds.

From Directors: Jennifer Capraru, Roger Spottiswoode, starring Roy Dupuis, Owen Sejake, James Gallanders, Michel Ange Nzojibwami
Rated R

Shake Hands with the Devil is a 2007 Canadian film directed by Jennifer Capraru and Roger Spottiswoode. It tells the true story of Roméo Dallaire, the Canadian general who led a peacekeeping mission during the Rwandan genocide of 1994. The film follows Dallaire's struggles to protect the Rwandan people from the genocidal forces, as well as his post-traumatic stress following the events. The film is a powerful and moving portrayal of Dallaire's courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming tragedy. The film features compelling performances, stunning cinematography, and a sobering account of a man who tried to make a difference in a time of horrific violence.

From Michael Caton-Jones, starring John Hurt, Hugh Dancy, Dominique Horwitz, Louis Mahoney
Rated R

Shooting Dogs (2005), directed by Michael Caton-Jones, follows the story of a British teacher and a Belgian priest during the Rwandan genocide in 1994. With the help of a group of brave students, they try to keep a group of Rwandan refugees safe from the machete-wielding Hutu militia. The film interweaves the stories of the two protagonists, a Hutu and a Tutsi student, as they struggle to survive and make sense of the chaos around them. While the film shows the horror of the genocide, it also conveys the courage and resilience of the people affected by it. The film ultimately shows how even in the darkest of times, people can still find the strength to fight for justice and hope.

From Alrick Brown, starring Cleophas Kabasita, Hadidja Zaninka, Marc Gwamaka, Cassandra Freeman
Rated Not Rated

From Lee Isaac Chung, starring Jeff Rutagengwa, Eric Ndorunkundiye, Jean Marie Vianney Nkurikiyinka, Jean Pierre Harerimana
Rated Not Rated