Finding Hillywood

“The Power Of Film To Heal”

“Finding Hillywood” is an inspirational film about the making of the Rwandan film industry and the power of film to change and heal individuals and communities. It tells the story of how a nation, still healing from the 1994 genocide, creates a film industry as both an outlet for the pain and a way to bring entertainment and a new industry to the population. Hillywood, which is named for Rwanda’s hilly terrain, is a traveling film festival that screens films made by, about, and for Rwandans. The festival goes from town to town, setting up public, outdoor screenings, on inflatable screens, to showcase Rwandan films.

Director

Christopher Towey

Director

Leah Warshawski

Screenplay

Christina Ruddy

Status

Released

Release date

29/05/2013

Original language

English

Budget

US$ 1 M