Movie reflection

This movie was intended to be made not only to show the situation back in 1994, but to convey the message that people would deeply feel, so they would act upon their convictions when they actually face these kinds of events in the future. It is a lesson not to use the phrase, “History repeats itself.” Being aware of the issues around the world is a hope for every individual who is in desperate need of help. The cries and the looks of the people in the movie should have been motivating for all of us not to withdraw, but stand up for what is right. It was shocking to see the result of strong aversion towards the other: slaughtering one another unmercifully. Not only the internal conflicts, but the external conflicts between Rwanda and the world were well portrayed in the film. They were many scenes where foreigners felt ashamed that they had to leave behind the Rwandans at the battle of hell. Also, racism and ignorance, which are issues that people encounter everyday, are shown through conversations. The relationships between countries were ridiculous because it seemed UN was wearing a mask striving for peace, when it was only for their own protection.
The movie in general was very poignant because of the graphics and the storyline. It was a great opportunity to remind ourselves again about the obligation we have to think, so the deaths of the innocent lives wouldn’t be a waste. Hotel Rwanda is not an action or thrill movie people should enjoy for their leisure time; it’s a movie to inform people about the gravity of the situation that had happened in a country and a lesson that we should absorb to live our lives correctly.

Hotel Rwanda reflection

About 800,000 people died in 100 days. According to the Atlantic.com, “It was the fastest, most efficient killing spree of the twentieth century.” How could nobody knew about this traumatic event when 80000 people were literally butchered everyday? Watching the movie and reading the articles relating to this issue amazed me of the state of ignorance that the world had. Just because the majority doesn’t know or rarely visits Rwanda, it’s unethical and inhuman-like to neglect the gravity of the situation. This wouldn’t be the case if other countries like China or India had this problem; because it was a small country that no body cared about. The Media was delivered to the audience had dearth of information with scarce correct facts in it. They were certainly forgetting the stuffing in the sandwich. Not only that, but pulling all the armies out of the countries for their own protection was a dastardly act and a stupid movement to show their low quality of reputation. There is another genocide going on in Darfur, Sudan. What are we going to do? This time is the perfect opportunity to regain the shameful act we have shown and give full attention and support to stop this incessant catastrophe.