l00 DAYS and Rwanda

For the last two years I have bveen trying to get bookings for a powerful film about the Rwandan genocide called l00 DAYS. Although the subject is downbeat and the cast (acted by real Rwandans) has uneven ability in talent and in their speaking of English, it is nevertheless an extremely moving and often graphic account of that tragic atrocity. Make by documentarians, this narrative film has a feel of authenticity that would complement the quite different HOTEL RWANDA. Maybe the success of that movie will help draw attention to l00 DAYS.

Both films were made to help create a consciousness of an event that the rest of the world turned its back on. And both films are helpful in the healing process and the effort to rebuild Rwanda. In fact, Laura Bernieri and I have been asked to serve on the Board of Advisors for the newly formed Rwandan Film Center, where, among other projects, we hope to develop a BORN INTO BROTHELS-style project giving cameras to children with proceeds from further showings of 100 DAYS.