Africa [1950 - present]

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa on Responsibility
Video Clip May 20, 2010
A Force More Powerful

6 episodes, 30 minutes each
Source: aforcemorepowerful.org

This series uses archival footage to present six stories of successful nonviolent movements around the world. Each includes interviews with witnesses, survivors and unsung heroes who contributed to these century-changing events.

1. Nashville: “We Were Warriors”

Library Resource December 15, 2009
A Toolbox for Preventing Genocide
During April 2004, commemorations across the world marked the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide in which more than 800,000 Tutsis and some Hutus were slaughtered in a bloody 100-day rampage. The commemorations were marked by solemn pledges from diplomats and human rights activists to never allow another "Rwanda.
Facing Today March 30, 2008
Albie Sachs Discusses the TRC
Video Clip May 19, 2010
Albie Sachs on Building a Constitution in South Africa
Video Clip June 4, 2009
Albie Sachs Talks about Revenge
Video Clip June 2, 2010
Albie Sachs, Freedom Fighter
Video Clip June 19, 2008
Amandla!

105 minutes
Source: Movies Unlimited

This film tells the story of black South African freedom music and the central role it played against apartheid. It specifically considers the music that sustained and galvanized blacks for more than 40 years, focusing on the struggle's spiritual dimension named for the Xhosa word for 'power.'

Library Resource December 15, 2009
Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa on Injustice
Video Clip May 20, 2010
Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa on the Perpetrators of Apartheid
Video Clip May 20, 2010
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