Last Friday, the Devil Came on Horseback opened at the Roxie (it continues through 9-13). San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom introduced the documentary on Darfur along with producer Jane Wells. He stayed for the film and Q&A and asked a question about current legislation in congress on Darfur.
The film tells the story of the genocide in Darfur through the eyes of Brian Steidle who became a military observer there in 2004 after leaving the Marines. He photographed the horrors he saw there, but later wrote that his camera was not nearly enough. But the images he took are powerful, particularly as he tells the story in the film.
Wells says there will be a feature film based on his story, but people should see the documentary now. I asked
her about being the field producer on a segment of the film where Steidle visits Rwanda. She said people are still in mourning twelve years later, that what happened had an impact long after the killing stopped.
War Made Easy continues at the Roxie through at least September 14th. Norman Solomon will introduce the film at the Rafael tonight (8-31), and it will open at the Elmwood in Berkeley on September 7th (check the website for more information on more theaters. It is also available on DVD).
Revolution Summer which played at the San Francisco International Film Festival also opens at the Roxie tonight. Jonathan Richman who did the score will perform.
The film tells the story of the genocide in Darfur through the eyes of Brian Steidle who became a military observer there in 2004 after leaving the Marines. He photographed the horrors he saw there, but later wrote that his camera was not nearly enough. But the images he took are powerful, particularly as he tells the story in the film.
Wells says there will be a feature film based on his story, but people should see the documentary now. I asked
her about being the field producer on a segment of the film where Steidle visits Rwanda. She said people are still in mourning twelve years later, that what happened had an impact long after the killing stopped.
Revolution Summer which played at the San Francisco International Film Festival also opens at the Roxie tonight. Jonathan Richman who did the score will perform.
Originally posted on tigerbeat.vox.com
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