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.
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Netherlands, Congo, Rwanda · 2016
1h 21m
Director Nick Louvel
Starring
Genre Documentary
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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.
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.
Village Voice by Daphne Howland
The film is a riveting feat of editing considering the material, the legalistic conundrums, and the profusion of detail.
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.
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.
The Playlist by Oktay Ege Kozak
An exceptionally well-executed and emotionally heart wrenching documentary.
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.
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