Sometimes in April (2005)

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Release Date: Mar 19, 2005 Wide

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When the Hutu nationalists raised arms against their Tutsi countrymen in the African nation of Rwanda in April of 1994, the violent uprising marked the beginning of one of the darkest times in African history. Over the course of the next 100 days, brother would turn against brother, tearing families apart and resulting in the death of almost 800,000 people. Based on actual events that occurred during the uprising, Raoul Peck's affecting war drama tells the tale of two such brothers, whose

R, 2 hr. 20 min.

Drama, Television

Directed By: Raoul Peck

In Theaters: Mar 19, 2005 Wide

On DVD: May 10, 2005

Cast

Idris Elba
Augustin Muganza
Debra Winger
Prudence Bushnell
Carole Karemara
Jeanne
Pamela Nomvete
Martine
Michelle Rugema
Anne-Marie
Oris Erhuero
Honore
Fraser James
Xavier
Noah Emmerich
Lionel Craig
Sonia Ntare

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Opts for a broader canvas [than Hotel Rwanda] both in time and space, exchanging a strong dramatic center for increased depth of detail and insight.

February 11, 2006 Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide

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Steven D. Greydanus

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a powerful and effective piece of filmmaking. Full of sadness and a fair amount of anger [yet] not vitriolic.

March 15, 2005 Full Review Source: Killer Movie Reviews

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Andrea Chase

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I saw this heartbreaking tearjerker with Mathew. It's all about the devastating massacre in Rwanda in 1994. The saddest part in the whole film was when the girls at the Catholic school thought they were safe but then the Hutus came and cornered them in a room. "Separate yourselves into Hutu and Tutsi," they demanded.

May 15, 2009