Trees of Peace

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Arab B @Roberta134 Dec 12 Let me be upfront, this is not my kind of movie. I met the main producer and his wife on a flight from Switzerland. I was blown away by this charismatic couple. After speaking to them for several hours, and learning about the making of this film, I was very intrigued. So I downloaded the movie, and watched it on our flight to NY. I was blown away by this film. What a gem of a film. I could not believe that this was a low budget indie film. It felt like I was watching a $5 milion budget film. The director did an amazing job, since this was her first movie. The actresses were just incredible. The female Producer told me how her husband gave up his directing funds to back this first time female black wirter director, and get this film made. Then the fight to sell the film, and what a journey these two went through for over a year to get Netflix to acquire this film. I was so inspired by their grit. They were so proud of this film, and I can see why. I urge all of you to watch this film. See more Pascale D @PascaleD 03/13/2023 While Hotel Rwanda is politically very controversial, Trees of Peace isn't. From the harrowing experience of hiding three months in a cave (that's where us viewers are taken), writer, director and actresses have created a humanist picture of the genocide. What it was, how it was perpetrated and the devastating consequences on Rwandan society, 1 million deaths. A breathtaking account for a multicultural society working toward peace. See more 06/25/2022 Beautiful albeit tragic story. Unique plot. Beautifully shot!! See more 06/24/2022 This was a great film to watch. The actors were amazing and delivered intended emotions clearly. The plot was also great - as a viewer who's unfamiliar with the history of Rwanda, this was an eye-opener and a reminder that history is not that far away. See more 06/22/2022 This is a profound story that attests to the fact that not everything needs to be romanticized or embellished beyond recognition, motive or intended impact. That is the reason pervasive apathy, complacency and obliviousness continue to prevail. This movie does an excellent job of illustrating that the Rwandan genocide was awful and that people endured suffering that was both swift and sustained. It reminds and informs viewers that for approximately 100 days, life experiences for many Rwandans were reduced to narrow views, perspectives and vantage points, i.e. limited existences contained to small spaces—be these spaces roadblocks, schools, churches, hotels, or kitchen cellars. It is unfortunate that some reviewers I've read entirely missed the essence of the film, seemingly driven by a need to be charmed and entertained that outweighs acknowledgment of the array of human responses to trauma, regard for the survival instincts trauma can activate, and empathy for victims like these amazing characters executing their personal tactical responses to it. See more 06/20/2022 Trees of Peace does a triumphant job of meticulously telling the stories of its protagonists. Even in its contained setting the film does a wonderfully meticulous job of detailing the personal affects of atrocities of the Rwandan genocide. One may find it hard to believe that this is the directorial debut for Alanna Brown, the film's writer-director. I'm sure we'll see more important and wonderfully told stories from this filmmaker. At least one can hope. Bravo. See more Read all reviews

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