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The Uncondemned

The Uncondemned

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  • Netherlands,
  • Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville),
  • Rwanda,
  • United States
  • 2016
  • · 81m

Director Nick Louvel
Genre Documentary

In 1997, a group of lawyers and activists prosecuted rape as a crime against humanity. This is the story of their fight for the first conviction.

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91

The Playlist by Oktay Ege Kozak

An exceptionally well-executed and emotionally heart wrenching documentary.

80

Los Angeles Times by Kenneth Turan

Its conclusion, and its well-earned message, are more positive and hopeful than even its participants likely ever imagined they would be.

80

New York Daily News by Ariel Scotti

The film will stay with its audience long after the closing credits — and inspire a deep hope that a film of its kind never has to be made again.

80

The New York Times by Ken Jaworowski

Most extraordinary are interviews with the women who came forward to provide evidence in court. Their integrity and tenacity, and their loyalty to one another, is enough to bring you to tears.

80

Village Voice by Daphne Howland

The film is a riveting feat of editing considering the material, the legalistic conundrums, and the profusion of detail.

75

Washington Post by Stephanie Merry

The victims are impossibly brave as they sit for interviews, revisiting the worst moments of their lives. Their stories are the strongest part of the documentary, making up for uneven pacing and some otherwise strange editing choices.