The Rwandan Genocide on Film

<p> The Rwandan genocide was one of the most shameful events of the 20th century. Many Westerners' understanding of it is based upon the Oscar-winning film <I>Hotel Rwanda</I> and the critically acclaimed <I>Shooting Dogs</I>. Yet how accurately do these films depict events in Rwanda in 1994? </p><p> Drawing on new scholarship this collection of essays explores a variety of feature films and documentaries about the genocide to understand its expression in both Western and Rwandan cinema. Interviews with filmmakers are featured including journalist Steve Bradshaw (BBC's <I>Panorama</I>) director Nick Hughes (<I>100 Days</I>) director Lee Isaac Chung (<I>Munyurangabo</I>) and Rwandan filmmakers Eric Kabera and Kivu Ruhorahoza.</p>