Read the Book

Rating: Null/10 (28 June 2008)

I have not seen this movie. From the comments I did read I feel Hollywood has once again taken facts and Hollywood-ized them. The main character had only a minimal role and pretty much didn't have a choice to help out. To make a factual assessment of the Genocide in Rwanda you should read the book "Shake Hands with the Devil" by Romeo Dallaire. He was the General in charge of the UN forces there at the time. It outlines the complete futility of the mission, the inept UN Organization in New York, the lack of cooperation and lies from the waring parties. Most importantly the way the world turned it's back on Rwanda, specifically the United States. These brave Countries had assessed there was no "value" or "gain" in helping Rwanda. Read the book.