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.
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- Christina Lee
- The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference. Elie Wiesel
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Like the foreigners you mentioned in your reflection, I felt ashamed to be an American. I started to question myself a lot after watching that scene. I felt like a coward hiding away from all the things I can do to change the world. I agree with you on your point that "...UN was wearing a mask striving for peace..." Isn't UN supposed to be a peacemaker? I was confused and angry after seeing UN and European soldiers back off from the massacre. If a third party came in and put together a compromise to this conflict, could we have saved thousands of lives? I think UN or other countries could have done "something" too prevent 800,000 innocent deaths. From this movie, I think people should always be aware of the extreme situation, like genocide, that can happen in our lives and try to stay away from it.
Awesome reflection:]
I agree that this movie was trying to make us emotional and give awareness of the genocide. 'Being aware of the issues around the world is a hope for every individual who is in desperate need of help.' I like this sentence since being aware can actually create something significant.
Long, thoughtful reflection!Good job:]
I'd agree on the fact that the movie depicted a lot of graphical and distrubing scenes. Thus, it made me realize how careless I was just to watch but not to put my thoughts into actions. You were right with the foreigners being ashamed of themselves. It wasn't just the foreigners in the movie, but I too felt ashamed of myself. I was ashamed that I couldn't put my thoughts in to actions. The movie made me realize that even small help as mine can make a differnce. Just like you said, Hotel Rwanda put across a clear point that "history should not be repeated". That is why people like me shouldn't be afraid of helping, but help. Nice reflection, I've aggreed on a lot of things^^~
Very thoughtful Christina! I agree with you on the intention of the film. People should really contemplate on the issues around the world and follow their hearts to help those in need. I completely agree with this statement: "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." It disappoints me to see many people (students, adults, politicians) see this movie yet shy away from the main message that this movie was trying to portray. After watching this movie, I hope everybody (including myself) will try to take the initiative and help those in need. Superb job with your reflection!
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