Actors Don Cheadle and George Clooney have been trying to raise awareness to the attrocities in the Sudan for a few years now. I was surprised by how many Americans have no clue as to what is happening in Darfur. Recently a young lady asked me if the refugee crisis in Rwanda(1994) was carrying over to the Sudan. the question baffled me. But, I know African affairs don't really occupy much space in the mainstream American conscience. Nevermind the genocides happened 13 years apart, I was happy she knew about either incident. Hollywood is responsible for bringing to light the Rwandan genocide in the Movie Hotel Rwanda. Hopefully, Darfur Now, also starring Cheadle, will raise awareness. We as humanity should not stand idle as genocides occur...not in the 21st century.
to learn more and to find out what you can do, visit:
http://www.savedarfur.org
Darfur Now
Release Date: 11/02/2007
Starring: Don Cheadle, George Clooney, Adam Sterling, Hejewa Adam, more cast
Directed By: Ted Braun
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