Trees of Peace

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Trees of Peace

2021

1h 37m

Drama

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Four women from different backgrounds forge an unbreakable sisterhood while trapped and in hiding during the genocide in Rwanda. Inspired by true events.

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Tamma Moksha

The Hindu

06/12/2024

A moving survival story that needed more substance...

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Rahul Desai

News9 Live (India)

07/19/2022

3/5

A fine example of low-budget storytelling.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

07/17/2022

3.5/4

One of the most harrowing movies you will ever see, inspiring viewers to curl up into a tight ball, both physically and emotionally, but its power is undeniable and its rewards are many.

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

06/29/2022

3/5

It's interesting to note that the film doesn't bother to explain why the Hutu hate the Tutsi. The answer is obvious as it is for all prejudices: There is no good reason.

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Joan Amenn

AWFJ.org

06/18/2022

Set during the 1990s Rwanda genocide, director Alanna Brown's devastating drama centers on four women trapped in a hiding place and struggling to stay alive amid mass slaughter in the streets. The impact the violence has on the women is heartbreaking.

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Radhika Menon

Decider

06/13/2022

A love letter to the resilience of the Rwandan women who found ways to not only survive, but to rebuild their countries from the ashes.

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Arab B

@Roberta134 Dec 12

Let me be upfront, this is not my kind of movie. I met the main producer and his wife on a flight from Switzerland. I was blown away by this charismatic couple. After speaking to them for several hours, and learning about the making of this film, I was very intrigued. So I downloaded the movie, and watched it on our flight to NY. I was blown away by this film. What a gem of a film. I could not believe that this was a low budget indie film. It felt like I was watching a $5 milion budget film. The director did an amazing job, since this was her first movie. The actresses were just incredible. The female Producer told me how her husband gave up his directing funds to back this first time female black wirter director, and get this film made. Then the fight to sell the film, and what a journey these two went through for over a year to get Netflix to acquire this film. I was so inspired by their grit. They were so proud of this film, and I can see why. I urge all of you to watch this film.

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Jake H

@RT19494679 04/09/2024

I think this is actually one of the best films I've ever seen. Truly exceptional.

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Cheryl M

@RT43366716 03/31/2023

This was so good, heart wrenching yet truthful and raw.

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Pascale D

@PascaleD 03/13/2023

While Hotel Rwanda is politically very controversial, Trees of Peace isn't. From the harrowing experience of hiding three months in a cave (that's where us viewers are taken), writer, director and actresses have created a humanist picture of the genocide. What it was, how it was perpetrated and the devastating consequences on Rwandan society, 1 million deaths. A breathtaking account for a multicultural society working toward peace.

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06/25/2022

Beautiful albeit tragic story. Unique plot. Beautifully shot!!

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06/24/2022

This was a great film to watch. The actors were amazing and delivered intended emotions clearly. The plot was also great - as a viewer who's unfamiliar with the history of Rwanda, this was an eye-opener and a reminder that history is not that far away.

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Synopsis

Four women from different backgrounds forge an unbreakable sisterhood while trapped and in hiding during the genocide in Rwanda. Inspired by true events.

Director: Alanna Brown
Producer: Ron Ray, Barry Levine, Mike Bundlie, Brian Baniqued, Jeff Spiegel, Vicky Petela, Alanna Brown
Screenwriter: Alanna Brown
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: RR Film Production, Abstract Entertainment, Trees of Peace, ABrownGirl Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 10, 2022
Runtime: 1h 37m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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