Paul Rusesabagina: Reconciling the Unimaginable

When
Monday, June 10, 2024
7 p.m.
Cost: $5 - $110
Where
1300 SE Stark St #203
Portland, OR 97214

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Paul Rusesabagina (whose story inspired the film Hotel Rwanda) reflects on reconciliation, forgiveness, and lessons yet to be learned from the Rwandan Genocide 30 years later. Released from prison in 2023 and now living in the U.S., Rusesabagina delves into the need to provide a voice to victims of genocide and support peace efforts, and prevent future atrocities before they occur.

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