In the late 1990s, Rose Mapendo lost her family and home to the violence that engulfed the Democratic Republic of Congo. She emerged advocating forgiveness and reconciliation. In a country where ethnic violence has created seemingly irreparable rifts among Tutsis, Hutus and other Congolese, this remarkable woman is a vital voice in her beleaguered nation’s search for peace. Now, Rose is confronted with teaching one her most recalcitrant students how to forgive—Nangabire, the daughter who remained behind.

DIRECTOR:

Beth Davenport and Elizabeth Mandel

PRODUCER:

Katy Chevigny and Angela Tucker

CO-PRODUCER:

Enrico Cullen

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

Chicken & Egg Pictures

EDITOR:

Mona Davis

GENEROUS FUNDERS:

Chicken & Egg Pictures, Cinereach, The William H. Donner Foundation, Educational Foundation of America, Experimental Television Center, ITVS Research & Development Fund, Jerome Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Josh Mailman Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Still Point Fund, Sundance Documentary Fund, Tides Foundation and other generous supporters.