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God Sleeps in Rwanda
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A powerful documentary about five women whose lives have been irrevocably altered by the Rwandan genocide. With the country left nearly 70% female in the wake of the massacres, "God Sleeps In Rwanda" is a lucid portrait of the much larger change affected by women in the East African country.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
28 min
Release Date
2005-08-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Rosario Dawson
Narrator
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