in 1994, Muslim leaders stepped up to protect Rwandans belonging to the Tutsi, Twa, and moderate Hutu tribes as they were targeted for gruesome slaughter by machete. This is a non-linear film that moves from a new couple to soldiers to reconciliation camps to a reluctant Catholic priest and one of the funniest "witches" ever. Scenes of horror are balanced by scenes of compassion. Mostly in English.

"When we ask for forgiveness, we're asking for a miracle...sometimes forgiveness is more painful than the original wound." Be prepared with a wad of tissues, but I agree this should be mandatory viewing for all people everywhere. I was especially impressed with the insistence on staging & storytelling, as opposed to, you know, garish news reels & documentary footage from the conflict. In a time when describing sadism & brutality as 'inhuman' seems like an unfortunate misnomer, a movie like this really sets your mind on the choice to be courageous instead. Breathtaking. CR

The stories shared in this film are provoking and moving on such a level that I personally believe every human being on the earth should see the film and study the history and reconciliation reconstruction that the people of Rwanda undertook. I am deeply touched by the resilience of the people and honored to have been told these amazing histories.

Amazing film about the Rwandan genocide and the individuals who risked their lives trying to save others. The movie provides a more complete picture of what actually happened by presenting a variety of viewpoints.

This is a must see movie. It is an incredibly important and moving depiction of peoples stories during the Rwandan genocide.