A million people died in the Rwandan genocide two decades ago, as a retired professor stages Romeo and Juliet with Hutu and Tutsi college students.
Synopsis
A million people died in the Rwandan genocide two decades ago, as a retired professor stages Romeo and Juliet with Hutu and Tutsi college students.
Synopsis
Andrew Garrod, a retired professor from Dartmouth, directs a production of Romeo and Juliet in Kigali, Rwanda, two decades after the genocide that claimed a million lives. He works with college students from both Hutu and Tutsi backgrounds, bringing together diverse hopes and experiences as they prepare for opening night. The film captures the challenges and dynamics of this unique collaboration, set against the backdrop of a city still healing from its past.
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Why Watch
- Meet Andrew Garrod, the eccentric director.
- See college students from Hutu and Tutsi backgrounds unite.
- Find out how theater fosters reconciliation in Rwanda.
Did You Know
- The film takes place in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
- One million people died during the Rwandan genocide in 1994.
- Andrew Garrod is a retired Professor Emeritus from Dartmouth College.
- The documentary has a runtime of 82 minutes.
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What is the duration of the documentary Rwanda & Juliet?
The duration of Rwanda & Juliet is 82 minutes.
Who directed the documentary Rwanda & Juliet?
Rwanda & Juliet was directed by Ben Proudfoot.
What backgrounds do the college students in Rwanda & Juliet come from?
The college students in Rwanda & Juliet come from both Hutu and Tutsi backgrounds.
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