Starring in Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Romeo Dallaire, Dallaire’s perspective and insight on the tragedy that occurred in Rwanda is truly eye-opening and inspiring. Explaining the events that lead up to the Rwandan genocide this documentary takes you though the mind of Dallaire and places you in the shoes of a commanding officer. Through this film we see not only the hardships of the many innocent refugee Tutsi’s but the helpless United Nations soldiers as well. The documentary reveals the corruption swept over the United States government and their lack of generosity and sympathy. It shows how simple it could have been for the US to chip in and help and displays the numerous times in which Rwanda was let down by this strong nation. It shows genocide affects many more people than the victims themselves, as Dallaire is scarred forever with the images engraved in his mind. Seeing how hard it was for Dallaire to step back onto Rwandan soil ten years after the massacre depicts the mass amount of sorrow and remorse he still holds for this country. It is clear with every word he states how hard he tried to save as many lives as he could and how genuine of a man he is. Though he has no moral reason to possess guilt, he seems to be overflowing with it. I never before thought of the effects these missions have on peacekeepers but seeing how broken and traumatized Dallaire is after his work makes me view them in a much more inspiring manner. He risked his life ever day out there on the field, yet all he could think about was everyone else’s safety rather than his own. Dallaire’s bravery deserves to be displayed, and his courage and loyalty will never be forgotten.
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