Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/09/2015
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Relaxation Centre of Queensland
Categories
A very powerful and compelling documentary that follows Rosaria and Chantal, two women from Rwanda who have to make a difficult choice of forgiveness.
The story goes back to the 1994 Genocide of Rwanda, when many people’s families were ruthlessly killed and when everything was destroyed. Rosaria and Chantal are two victims of this crime against humanity. 120,000 suspects who were involved in this genocide were taken to the Gacaca Courts, which were a traditional village court system that took care of disputes or events in the village. The courts used different ways to mend the torn relationship between the villagers and the suspects by making the suspects apologize to the villagers. Sadly, in some cases, the victims personally knew the suspects as friends who had taken away the lives of their family. Not only that, but victim’s houses and fields were burnt down. So in return, the accused helped rebuilt what was destroyed.
This documentary shows how some had such kindness that they forgave those who killed their loved ones. We have something to learn from the Rwandan people – the lesson of forgiveness. (Accented English and subtitles.)
Entry $5. No booking required – Just come along.
