hotel rwanda

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we went to see hotel rwanda last night. it is an incredible film. it tells the true story of paul rusesabagina a hutu hotelier, and his family who sheltered about 1200 refugees during the genocide of 1 million people in rwanda in the 90s. it is in the same sort of vein as the killing fields, cry freedom, or schindler’s list. don cheadle and sophie okonedo are brilliant – both are nominees for lead actor and supporting actress oscars. this film will stay with me for years… go and see it.

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  1. gavin February 22, 2005

    parts of my youth group, who watch the film as part of a history class, was deeply impacted by the film and spoke well of it. if it can capture an american teenagers attention without anime or mtv appeal, it must be good.

  2. lillylewin February 23, 2005

    hey jonny! just posted on this great film myself! took students to see it over the weekend and was blown away by the entire thing. great discussion starter…beautiful picture of someone living out jesus in real life….hope you and jen have an awesome time in colorado! sorry that my schedule and piggy bank couldn’t get me there to hear you!
    and a happy birthday in advance too! : ) have fun! lil

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