Review of Darfur Now (2007) by Sonya T — 27 Sep 2010
I suggest watching this documentary after watching "The Devil Came on Horseback.".
"The Devil Came On Horseback" shows the horror of the genocide in Darfur, the huge scope of the problem and the apathy in the international community. It reminded me of the Holocaust, and made me wonder what I can do.
"Darfur Now" helps to answer that question. It shows six diverse people from different walks of life, and how their efforts help the people of Darfur. It's more uplifting than "The Devil Came On Horseback" because the emphasis is more on solutions than on the problem itself. If you are afraid that "The Devil Came On Horseback is too harsh for you, (or for your older children,) "Darfur Now" might be an easier film to watch and be aware of what is going on.
The film has been criticized as being too glossy and too self-congratulating to have any credibility. I disagree. The issue can be successfully covered by a range of film styles.
Some people say the crisis in Darfur is not a genocide, but rather a war over land. They say that the people who call it a genocide have ulterior political motives. I'm not an expert on genocide, but Arab nomads are killing black villagers, (all of them civilian) burning their villages and driving them from their homes. If that isn't genocide, what is?
This review of Darfur Now (2007) was written by Sonya T on 27 Sep 2010.
Darfur Now has generally received positive reviews.
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