I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts
I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts

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I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts

2018
Movie
90 min
English

"I Am Rohingya" is a chronicle of the journey made by 14 young refugees, who share their endeavouring experiences amidst the Myanmar internal genocide in the Burma region, with Rohingya muslisms being the target. Sharing their personal lives and showing the struggles in the adjusting process of starting a new life in Canada, the children will be tasked with depicting on stage the horror of real life events. It's upon these youth to share the stories of their people and be sure no one forgets about them.

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IMDb7.7/10
Director: Thet Thet HtarGenres: Documentary, History, War

Plot Summary

This documentary provides a harrowing account of the persecution and violence faced by the Rohingya people in Myanmar. Through interviews and archival footage, it chronicles their history, the systemic discrimination they have endured, and the brutal military crackdown that forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homeland. The film serves as a testament to the resilience of the Rohingya community amidst immense suffering.

Critical Reception

The film has been recognized for its powerful and unflinching portrayal of the Rohingya genocide, bringing global attention to a critical human rights issue. It has been lauded for its courage in documenting the atrocities and giving a voice to the victims. While not widely reviewed by mainstream Western outlets, it has resonated with human rights organizations and audiences concerned with humanitarian crises.

What Reviewers Say

  • A vital and urgent documentary exposing a genocide.

  • Gives a voice to the voiceless and documents immense suffering.

  • Highlights the systematic persecution and displacement of the Rohingya.

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Awards & Accolades

Screened at various human rights film festivals and received attention from advocacy groups.

Fun Fact

The film uses a four-act structure to represent different phases of the Rohingya's historical struggle and the escalating violence against them.

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