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Reflection on "The Devil Came on Horseback."

The power that this documentary presents through its images, plot, and personal connection is immeasurable. Brian first identified himself as a solider who had attained many battle scars, yet he was undoubtedly stricken with grief by the end of the film because of his inability to help. This type of personal connection along with the fact that he gained publicity and became active in the fight for Sudan makes me doubt the effectiveness of our classes' documentaries; for even he admits that his influence seem ineffective. My greatest frustration, however, is wondering how we will sufficiently provide information that will engage the audience to act. It cannot be something that merely evokes emotion (for emotion can easily fade in those not directly affected), but instills something that they cannot ignore. Through this I hope that the people's voice will become so intolerable that it will force the government to push towards an active, positive, AND successful rescue of Sudan. Justin Giles

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In conjunction with documentary filmmaker, Karin Muller, this course is part of an international project to document the current crisis in the Sudan through hands-on, post-production documentary filmmaking.  For details, please see our Course Overview.

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15Jun2009

"Shadows of Sudan" Debuts

DateMonday, June 15, 2009 at 11:59AM

 

On May 8th, the Sudan Project students premiered their documentary “Shadows of Sudan.” After a previewing the film in front of the 600 students of the Upper School, the students spent the next two weeks making additions and revisions to the film. Additionally, they orchestrated the design and sale of “Peace for Sudan” t-shirts. While raising awareness within the school community, they were also able to raise over $300 which was contributed to the UNICEF efforts in Sudanese refugee camps. The culmination of this year-long project was an emotional moment for many students who left the showing proud of what they accomplished and deeply connected to this cause.

 

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Derrida in Khartoum – Is the Disintegration of the Sudan Imminent?

My latest contribution to Konkret (7/09) deals with the intensification of the many conflicts in Africa’s biggest country. Some analysts even go so far as to predict a Somalia scenario any time soon. The warrant of arrest of the ICC for President Omar al-Bashir was supposed to raise the pressure on the Islamists, but some observers doubt that this strategy in fact succeeded. Read some excerpts of that article here.

http://rubeneberlein.wordpress.com

June 25, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRuben

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