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Sometimes in April

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A Hutu soldier (Idris Elba) tries to get his family to safety during the Rwandan genocide, while years later his brother stands trial for his actions.
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James Poniewozik TIME Magazine April was unsparing, without being gratuitous, in showing how horrific yet casual the violence was, and Idris Elba (The Wire) was stunning as a Rwandan officer who came to see the light too late to save his mixed-ethnicity family. Sep 11, 2018 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films 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. Rated: B+ Feb 11, 2006 Full Review Ed Morales The Nation Peck has shown us the horrors of late-stage decolonization and postcolonialism. Jun 28, 2021 Full Review Andrea Chase Killer Movie Reviews a powerful and effective piece of filmmaking. Full of sadness and a fair amount of anger [yet] not vitriolic. Rated: 5/5 Mar 15, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Me A Terrifying, intense, and deeply sad...this is a portrayal of humanity at both its worst and its best. Better than any movie made regarding the Rwandan genocide in my opinion. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/11/24 Full Review Audience Member Great movie but SAD!!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/07/21 Full Review Audience Member the most heartbreaking film i've ever seen, it's so overwelming ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A great movie despite the unimaginable, despicable, cowardly events it brought to my attention.. Loved and appreciated this movie like I did Hotel Rwanda. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review felipe q Excelente filme assistam ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A tragic story about a Hutu military captain and his family, taking place during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Both grippin and heartbreaking. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A Hutu soldier (Idris Elba) tries to get his family to safety during the Rwandan genocide, while years later his brother stands trial for his actions.
Director
Raoul Peck
Producer
Daniel Delume
Screenwriter
Raoul Peck
Production Co
HBO Films, Velvet Film
Rating
TV-MA (L|S|V)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
2h 19m
Sound Mix
Surround
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