Ghosts of Rwanda

This powerful documentary investigates the 1994 Rwandan genocide, a horrific event where an estimated 800,000 people were systematically slaughtered in just 100 days. It interviews key figures, including UN officials, Rwandan politicians, and survivors, offering a stark and unflinching look at the planning, execution, and international response to the genocide. The film highlights the failure of the international community to intervene and prevent the mass killings.

Ghosts of Rwanda was widely acclaimed by critics for its comprehensive and harrowing examination of the Rwandan genocide. Reviewers praised its in-depth interviews, its unflinching portrayal of the atrocities, and its critical look at the international community's inaction. It is considered an essential document for understanding this pivotal moment in modern history.

• A deeply disturbing and essential historical account.
• Provides crucial insight into the failures of international intervention.
• Features powerful and often gut-wrenching testimony from those involved.

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Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, Features. Won a Peabody Award.

General Roméo Dallaire, the UN Force Commander in Rwanda during the genocide, later stated that he felt the documentary accurately captured the immense frustration and helplessness he experienced.