# Paul Rusesabagina

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A Battle for the Soul of Rwanda

The story of how Paul Rusesabagina saved the lives of his hotel guests during the Rwandan genocide was immortalized in the 2004 film “Hotel Rwanda.” Leveraging his celebrity, Mr. Rusesabagina openly criticized the Rwandan government, and is now imprisoned on terrorism charges. Today, we look at wha…

The man who inspired 'Hotel Rwanda' is still taking risks for his country

In 1994, the world watched as genocide unfolded in Rwanda. Nearly one million people died as neighbors brutally killed their neighbors. Paul Rusesabagina is credited for keeping more than 1,200 people safe in his hotel through weeks of violence. His life and story inspired the 2004 film Hotel Rwand…

The Homecoming

As pressure on the Rwandan government mounts, Paul Rusesabagina signs a pardon request, expressing some contrition and agreeing to refrain from political activities if he’s released. But back at home, he finds it difficult to honor the pledge. After Hotel Rwanda tells the story of Paul Rusesabagina…

The Campaign

A Rwandan court convicts Paul Rusesabagina on terrorism charges and sentences him to 25 years in prison. As he comes to terms with the prospect of spending the rest of his life behind bars, a team of lawyers, negotiators, and advocates works up a strategy to win his release. After Hotel Rwanda tell…

The Backstory

Tensions between ethnic Hutus and Tutsis in Rwanda began long before the 1994 genocide—a vestige of Belgian colonial rule in the country. On this episode, we trace the events leading up to the mass killing—and how they affected Paul and his wife. After Hotel Rwanda tells the story of Paul Rusesabag…

The Trap

An old friend persuades human rights activist Paul Rusesabagina to travel from his home in San Antonio to Burundi for a speaking engagement. But the friend turns out to be collaborating with the Rwandan government, and the journey is a trap. After Hotel Rwanda tells the story of Paul Rusesabagina, …

“Like Moths to a Flame”: Dehumanization in the Rwandan Genocide

Please Note: The following blog post contains descriptions and narratives of violence and genocide, as well as an analysis of human behavior relating to sensitive topics, including racism, intolerance, sexual violence, physical violence, death, and genocidal acts. Some images and details may b…

Tuma Basa | From Zaire to Jay-Z, Kanye, Burna Boy & the Top of the Music Industry

How does a Rwandan child born in Zaire end up working with some of the biggest names in global music?  On this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Sanny Ntayombya sits down with legendary music executive Tumaini Basaninyenzi- better known as 'Tuma Basa' whose extraordinary career has taken him from B…

Ep 61: Discord in Rwanda, An Interview with Paul Rusesabagina, Part 1 of 2

Profs Joel Ostrow and Brian Endless interview Paul Rusesabagina, whose story was told in the movie Hotel Rwanda. Paul saved 1,268 people during the horrific Rwandan genocide. After the genocide he focused on speaking out about human rights violations in Rwanda and for his efforts he was kidnapped i…

Visit Rwanda: From Arsenal to Aston Villa and the sports politics of Paul Kagame’s Rwanda

Aston Villa’s new partnership with Visit Rwanda is the latest chapter in a much longer story about sport, image, power, and politics. In this documentary-style episode of the Play the Game Podcast, Stanis Elsborg looks at how Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame, has used global sport to reshape the cou…