The Diary of Immaculee
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Movie Reviews of The Diary of Immaculee
Movie Review: A Labor of Love
Summary: 4 Stars
The DVD gives an introduction to our own darkness and blindness, as it reflects on the atrocities of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, seen through the eyes of the 19 yr old survivor. The DVD's 'brief' overview (38 min)allows viewers to get a 'taste' of not only the brutal history, but also the conversion from death to life, both physically and spiritually, in a way that does not overwhelm the viewer. The DVD really points out the intrinsic beauty of Rwanda in the midst of its ugly reality. I recommend this DVD followed by either the "Left To Tell" book or audiobook, by the same author.Movie Review: Must watch DVD
Summary: 4 Stars
Short and sweet, this DVD is well worth watching.
Immaculee give a human face as a suvivor of one of the worst tragedies in human history since the Nazi's impurged the Holocaust on the Jews.
Most of us at the time only saw images of machetes and bodies everywhere, and hence could not fully understand the impact on real people in Africa, who were butchered purely for being from a "different ethnic tribe".
Could have been a little longer however, and more reference made to the book that she wrote as well.
DJM
Movie Review: Nice to accompany book
Summary: 4 Stars
Our bookclub read "Left to Tell", which was a wonderful book and resulted in lively discussion. The DVD "Imaculee's Diary" was perfect for after book discussion to actually see the place where she was kept and see some of the individuals referenced in the book. I would definately recommend getting both. Was pretty graphic at times with historical footage, and a little sad at times.Movie Review: Immaculee's CD
Summary: 2 Stars
This CD was interesting and enhances her book "Left to Tell" by actually visiting Rwanda, her homeland. However, I give it a low grade only because I was looking for more information on the spiritual elements of her heart-wrenching story. So by that measure, my expectations were not met. I can only say that the whole of her story -- the factual and spiritual -- as told in her book will live with me forever. Very powerful.