Hotel Rwanda
dir. Terry George · 2004
In times of crisis, the true measure of humanity is revealed through the choices individuals make to protect and support one another, regardless of societal divisions.
Plot
Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.
Why watch
"Hotel Rwanda" masterfully captures the harrowing reality of the Rwandan genocide through the lens of one man's struggle for survival and humanitarianism. Its unflinching portrayal of moral dilemmas amidst chaos compels viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about humanity.