Brian Steidle, a former U.S. Marine Captain, documents the ethnic cleansing in Darfur while serving with the African Union, bringing global attention to the crisis.
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Brian Steidle, a former U.S. Marine Captain, documents the ethnic cleansing in Darfur while serving with the African Union, bringing global attention to the crisis.
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Synopsis
Brian Steidle, a former U.S. Marine Captain, witnesses atrocities while serving with the African Union in Darfur. Armed with a camera, he documents the ethnic cleansing taking place. His photographs reach the New York Times, aided by reporter Nicholas Kristof, bringing attention to the crisis. The documentary, directed by Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg, calls for awareness of the humanitarian disaster in Sudan. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007.
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Why Watch
- Watch Brian Steidle's firsthand account of the Darfur genocide.
- See the impact of U.S. inaction on global crises.
- Find out about the African Union's role in Darfur.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007.
- It was released on DVD on October 30, 2007.
- The documentary has a runtime of 85 minutes.
- It won the Index on Censorship Film Award in 2009.
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Who directed The Devil Came on Horseback?
The Devil Came on Horseback was directed by Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg.
When was The Devil Came on Horseback released on DVD?
The Devil Came on Horseback was released on DVD on October 30, 2007.
What award did The Devil Came on Horseback win in 2009?
The film won the Index on Censorship Film Award, Freedom of Expression Award in 2009.
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