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Shooting Dogs

What would you risk to make a difference?

Two westerners, a priest and a teacher find themselves in the middle of the Rwandan genocide and face a moral dilemna. Do they place themselves in danger and protect the refugees, or escape the country with their lives? Based on a true story.

20061h 55mNRDrama, History

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About Shooting Dogs

Directors
Michael Caton-Jones
Cast
John Hurt, Hugh Dancy, Dominique Horwitz, Nicola Walker, David Gyasi, Steve Toussaint
Genres
Drama, History
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
Germany, United Kingdom
Status
Released

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