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Joe Connor has come to teach in Rwanda because he believes he can make a difference. When the school becomes a haven for thousands of Rwandans fleeing the genocide, Joe promises his brightest pupil, Marie, that the UN soldiers will protect her from the hordes of extremist militia baying for blood outside the school. But when the UN abandon the refugees, Joe and the school's headmaster, Father Christopher,... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Art/Foreign, Drama, Politics/Religion and War |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 50 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 9th, 2007 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong violence, disturbing images and language. |
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| Distributors: |
IFC Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$38,307 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"Sadly, this is the sort of movie in which the white Europeans do all the talking and worrying with each other." more...
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C |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"...gripping..." more...
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A- |
Entertainment Weekly, Lisa Schwarzbaum
"...its lack of sentimentality...and its cast and crew filled out with real survivors, does nicely." more...
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B+ |
San Francisco Chronicle, Ruthe Stein
"...powerful and moving." more...
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B+ |
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