Hotel Rwanda

Hotel Rwanda is a powerful and thought-provoking film that tells the true story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager in Rwanda who risked his life to protect over 1,000 refugees during the 1994 genocide. The film takes place amidst the backdrop of tribal fighting between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups, where corruption and bribes were commonplace. As tensions rise and violence erupts, Paul's hotel becomes a sanctuary for both Tutsi and Hutu refugees. Despite the danger, Paul uses his charm and resourcefulness to divert Hutu soldiers and protect his guests. With supplies running low, Paul bravely ventures out to gather necessities for his guests while trying to maintain the appearance of a functioning hotel. Meanwhile, UN peacekeeping forces are forbidden from intervening in the conflict, leaving the Rwandans to fend for themselves. As violence intensifies outside the hotel walls, Paul's wife Tatiana desperately searches for her missing family members while caring for their two young nieces. The film masterfully portrays how one ordinary man's courage can make a difference in even the most dire circumstances.

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Hotel Rwanda was released in theaters on February 4, 2005.