As we forgive [dvd] / Mpower Pictures presents in association with Priddy Brothers and Mpower Distribution ; an Image Bearer Pictures production ; a film by Laura Waters Hinson ; executive producers, Stephen McEveety, John Priddy, Ed Priddy, John Shepherd ; produced, directed and edited by Laura Waters Hinson.
Format:
[dvd] /
Publisher:
Mpower Pictures ;
Copyright Date:
2009
Description:
1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Narrated by Mia Farrow; commentators, Fatuma Ndangiza, Bishop John Rucyahana, Rev. Stephen Gahigi. Bonus materials: Left to tell: Immaculée Ilibagiza's story [preview] (3 min.)
Contents:
Rosaria and Saveri -- Chantale and John -- Joy's story -- Journey to forgiveness -- Genocide and the church -- The confrontation -- Rosaria's sorghum -- Chantale's last word.
Summary:
Could you forgive a person who murdered your family? This is the question faced by two Rwandan women coming face-to-face with the men who slaughtered their families during the 1994 genocide. Overwhelmed by an enormous backlog of court cases and overcrowded prisons, in 2003 40,000 convicted genocide perpetrators were released back into society. Life goes on after the genocide, but now former murderers must coexist with victims. The film tells first-hand stories of those most directly affected by genocide's ruthless blade: the orphans, widows, and killers. The film highlights the escape stories of two women, and the men who slaughtered their families. The men seek forgiveness, and the women come face-to-face with doubt, fear, and the nature of forgiveness. The shattered lives of these victims are being restored through forgiveness and reconciliation, as victims and offenders find peace.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.