“As a photojournalist working in Africa I was moved by the hope and the courage of the women I met in Rwanda. Abandoned by the world during the genocide and left to face their tragedy alone they transformed their survival into an extraordinary determination to change their lives and their country.
I wanted to make a film that would give a voice to these women who had been silenced for so long and whose stories deserved to be told. They opened their hearts to us. My hope is that we have made a film that will do them justice.”
—Kimberlee Acquaro
“God Sleeps In Rwanda was a project that I pursued out of a long held passion for international journalism. I was immediately drawn to these women, their stories and their incredible strength; introduced to them through the tremendous work of photojournalist Kimberlee Acquaro.
Words cannot describe the experience of being in Rwanda, of having the honor of meeting these survivors. I will never forget the kindness they extended toward us and hope that monies raised will benefit them in any way possible. I went to glimpse their lives and they ended up changing mine. Their spirits will resonate with me forever.”
—Stacy Sherman