A must

Rating: 10/10 (2 February 2009)

I came to this film having read the book 'We wish to inform you that tomorrow we will be killed with our families' by Philip Gourevitch. I was frightened by how Hollywood may distort the story of the Rwandan genocide for commercial reasons. Well, I have to admit that I think they did a wonderful job. Don Cheadle really rises to the task, despite being American. It feels right to have concentrated on one person's remarkable story and allowing the horrifying conflict ( and the world's guilt ) to remain as a backdrop. I find this an important film in the way Shindlers List was important in telling a man's story and reminding us of the flawed humanity which caused it to happen in the first place. 'Enjoy' this great film and then read the above book to learn more.