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Earth Made of Glass

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(Earth Made of Glass)
In English, French, Kinyarwandan with English subtitles.



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World Documentary Feature Competition

[EARTH] | 2010 | 88 min | Feature Documentary

Directed by: Deborah Scranton

USA

World Premiere

Interests: African Crime Death Documentary Family Issues Female Director(s) History Identity Politics Returning Filmmaker Social Issues Violence War
www.earthmadeofglass.com

Cast & Credits

Primary Cast: H.E. President Paul Kagame, Jean Pierre Sagahutu, Rose Kabuye, Serge Sagahutu, Gaspard Bavuriki
Director: Deborah Scranton
Producer: Deborah Scranton, Reid Carolin
Associate Producer: Kate Walker
Director of Photography: P.H. O'Brien
Executive Producer: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan
Composer: Johan Soderqvist

Program Notes

From the director of The War Tapes comes a powerful new film that looks at the horrific 1994 genocide in Rwanda from both personal and political perspectives. On August 6, 2008, against the backdrop of the world's deadliest war in neighboring Eastern Congo, Rwandan President Paul Kagame released a report detailing the French government's hidden role in planning the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Three months later, his closest aide, Rose Kabuye, was arrested by France on charges of terrorism.

Meanwhile, Jean Pierre Sagahutu, a genocide survivor haunted by his father's unsolved murder, scours the Rwandan countryside on a 15-year-search for clues and ultimately finds himself confronted with his darkest desire: being face-to-face with his father's killer. As President Kagame fights to free Rose from France and expose the truth about what really happened in Rwanda 15 years ago, Jean Pierre journeys to the scene of the crime, and the doorstep of a killer, to uncover the chilling facts behind his father's death. As each relentlessly pursues the truth—with the fate of a family and a country hanging in the balance—they find themselves faced with a choice: enact vengeance or turn the other cheek…. Deborah Scranton crafts this dark material into an inspiring and uplifting examination of the search for truth beyond justice and the long road to redemption in Rwanda.

--Jim Browne




Monday, April 26, 6:00 PM
@BMCC Tribeca PAC

We are delighted to announce that His Excellency President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, one of the subjects of the film, will be in attendance at the World Premiere, and will also participate in the Q&A following the screening.



Tuesday, April 27, 3:00 PM
@ SVA Theater 1

After the Movie: Join director Deborah Scranton, producer Reid Carolin, and subject of the film Jean Pierre Sagahutu for a conversation about taking the truth beyond justice and finding reconciliation in Rwanda, Africa, and the world. Moderated by Jeff Chu, Articles Editor for Fast Company

 

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March 19, 2010 10:46 AM

Amy Hart said:

Schedule?
I would very much like to see Earth Made of Glass. When will it be shown? How does one go about purchasing specific tickets? thanks, amyhart@me.com


April 06, 2010 10:51 PM

Tanisha Grant said:

Looking forward to seeing this important story!!!!


April 07, 2010 05:01 PM

sharon2112 said:

Purchasing tickets
Hi there, Can you please tell me how to go about purchasing tickets, and verify that the date is April 27th. Many Thanks, looking forward to seeing the film.


April 27, 2010 02:27 AM

Asprilla said:

Am glad that such a story is told. Am rubbing my fingers in glee as I wait my turn.


April 27, 2010 09:05 AM

James Manzi said:

Earth Made of Glass in Canada
Are we going to have a chance to see this documentary in Canada (i.e Toronto, Ottawa, etc.)?


May 06, 2010 11:51 AM

Catherine (Cacky) Bell said:

Earth Made of Glass
I was recently in Rwanda and toured the memorial museum. I am very interested in being able to see this film. Is there a chance that it will come to Minneapolis, Minnesota and if so, when?


May 17, 2010 11:17 AM

iris said:

earth made of glass
where will this movie be shown in NYC?


May 19, 2010 07:22 AM

Connie Jenkins said:

Earth Made Of Glass
I live in Ohio and I do mission work in Musanze, Rwanda and I can't wait to see this movie. I saw in the news that President Paul Kagame of Rwanda was in New York City to see the premier. Rwanda is a beautiful country !!!!

 

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