The Courage of Neighbors: Stories from the Rwandan Genocide
Caipirinha Short Films
In addition to releasing feature documentaries, Caipirinha Productions has produced an ongoing series of short films that focus on particular issues and locations. We continue to be engaged in these various campaigns and will publish our new shorts here as soon as they are completed!
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The Courage of Neighbors: Stories from the Rwandan Genocide
Cultures of Resistance Feature Documentary Trailer
Israeli Attack on the Mavi Marmara - Iara Lee at the UN Press Conference
Opposing Violence Towards Iran
Banning Cluster Bombs: The Campaign and the Treaty
Love Boat or Hate Boat? (5 minutes) (2010)
Resistance Artist Katibe 5
Hands Off Gaza
Fishing Under Fire
Battle for the Xingu
Lowkey and Shadia Mansour
Israeli Attack on the Mavi Marmara (1 hour)
A Look at Global Militarization
Skateistan!
Militarism, Mutilation, and Minerals: Understanding the Occupation of Afghanistan
MV BILL: Peace to the Favelas
Americas Social Forum
The Yes Men: Pranksters Against War (USA)
Andre Cypriano: Guns & Slums Photographer (Brazil)
Rami Farah: Anti-Occupation Films
Sierra Leone Rising
Fire in the Delta: The Struggle Against Shell in Nigeria
Lexxus Legal: Hip Hop for Social Change
The Rape of the Samburu Women
Building Beyond Conflict: Inspiring Congolese Kids for a Brighter Future
An Interview with Afghanistan’s First Female Governor: Dr. Habiba Sorabi
Thembo Kash: Cartooning for Justice
Coalition of the Billing: An Interview with Jeremy Scahill
Hassan Samedi: Cartoons Against Corruption
Breaking the Silence: Congo Week
Picture Afghanistan: Teaching Photojournalism in a War-Torn Country
Women Beyond War: A World March in Africa
Tehran Ratz: Graffiti for a New Iran
Saffron Revolution: A Nonviolent Army for Democracy
The Women’s Colloquium in Liberia: Gender Equality in Africa
Miatta Fahnbulleh: Educating the Next Generation
Festival au Desert: Playing for Peace in the Sahara
Another Failed Drug War: Poppy Eradication in Afghanistan
The Transformation of a Drug Capital: the Medellín Poetry Festival
César López: Turning Guns into Guitars
Papa Wemba: Singing for a Brighter Congo
Gatwitch Festival: Showcasing a New Generation of African Artists and Activists
We Sing Together, Why Should We Fight? The KWETU Festival in Uganda
Muslimgauze: Chasing the Shadow of Bryn Jones
Palestine: Uprising Against Occupation
Opposing Violence Towards Iran
Gaza Freedom March 2009
The Courage of Neighbors: Stories from the Rwandan Genocide
The Courage of Neighbors: Stories from the Rwandan Genocide
According to Human Rights Watch, the Rwandan genocide resulted in the death of at least 800,000 people. In a matter of months in early 1994, Hutus slaughtered the majority of the country’s Tutsi population, despite the fact that the two groups had long lived side-by-side. However, amid these terrible acts of violence, incredible stories of humanity also emerged. Many Hutus, defying ethnic divisions, risked their lives by hiding Tutsi neighbors in their homes. In 2008, Tutsis who were saved reunited with those neighbors who put their lives on the line and rejected violence. This short film interviews both Hutus and Tutsis as they recall incredible acts of humanity that took place even during the darkest days of the genocide.
The film is also available on Vimeo.