World Premiere
Earth Made of Glass
| USA | 88 MINUTES | English, French, KinyarwandanFemale Director(s), Crime, Documentary
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.
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Deborah Scranton and Deborah Scranton
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Beacon Theatre
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
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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