Review of The Devil Came on Horseback (2007) by Gau R — 21 Nov 2007

People have heard of Darfur but hearing about it and seeing a couple pictures doesn't compare to this...

This review of The Devil Came on Horseback (2007) was written by Gau R on 21 Nov 2007.

The Devil Came on Horseback has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sam C (1,031) on 08 Jan 2012

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By Joshua G (618) on 29 Dec 2012

Brian Steidle.. the modern day hero. So glad I caught this last night. The relevence of 'never again' has no been refreshed in my mind…

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By Veronica D (53) on 17 Nov 2008

I knew that bad things happen.. I didnt know that the world would stand by and allow them to happen…

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By Myfanwy C (6) on 04 Apr 2011

Not an easy film to watch, but one that is necessary to watch. Unflinching…

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By Vivian G (181) on 27 May 2010

Wow... brought it deeper to what I knew beforehand…

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By Luke H (627) on 12 Oct 2008

This issue is so politicized these days (Clooney, I'm talking to you), but it's impotance has not dimished…

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Ultimately, Devil ponders the optimism/pessimism = apathy/x equation as honestly and studiously as any doc I've ever seen…

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I like Hotel Rwanda a lot better, but it's like that only documentary style and covering Sudan's genocide…

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