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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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Monday
15Jun2009

Visiting with Emmanuel Jal

DateMonday, June 15, 2009 at 11:37AM

 

Several members of the MICDS Sudan Project traveled to St. Louis University on April 1, 2009 for Emmanuel Jal’s book signing of his memoir War Child: A Child Soldier’s Story. During the course of the year, Sudan Project students watched the film by the same name that detailed Jal’s escape from the conflict in Southern Sudan and his use of his music as a creative outlet for all of his experiences. The film follows Jal’s return to Sudan and his reunion with members of his family, as well as his advocacy around the world. Students were able to visit with Jal briefly and explain their current work with footage provided by Karin Muller and the progress of their documentary.

 

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