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  • 2007
  • International Film Circuit
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2007
  • International Film Circuit
  • 1 h 28 m
The Devil Came on Horseback

Summary The Devil Came on Horseback exposes the tragedy taking place in Darfur as seen through the eyes of an American witness who has since returned to the US to take action to stop it. Using the exclusive photographs and first hand testimony of former U.S. Marine Captain Briahn Steidle, The Devil Come on Horseback takes the viewer on an emoti...

Directed By: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg

Written By: Anne Sundberg, Ricki Stern

  • 2007
  • International Film Circuit
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2007
  • International Film Circuit
  • 1 h 28 m

The Devil Came on Horseback

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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Summary The Devil Came on Horseback exposes the tragedy taking place in Darfur as seen through the eyes of an American witness who has since returned to the US to take action to stop it. Using the exclusive photographs and first hand testimony of former U.S. Marine Captain Briahn Steidle, The Devil Come on Horseback takes the viewer on an emoti...

Directed By: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg

Written By: Anne Sundberg, Ricki Stern

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An exceptionally powerful film driven by contradictory forces.
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Brutal, urgent, devastating -- the documentary The Devil Came on Horseback demands to be seen as soon as possible and by as many viewers as possible.
By Manohla Dargis FULL REVIEW
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Too often the movies view the problems of Africa through Western eyes, but "Devil" turns that weakness to a literal strength, because Steidle could do nothing in his position except take photographs.
By Ty Burr FULL REVIEW
78
The film’s approach suits an audience broader than the usual documentary crowd, though it’s worth mentioning that those pictures can really stay with you.
By Marrit Ingman FULL REVIEW
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Steidle had virtually unrestricted access to settlements that were under siege from the Janjaweed, Arabic mercenaries of the Sudanese government, and became the first person to photograph the annihilation.
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Ultimately, Devil ponders the optimism/pessimism = apathy/x equation as honestly and studiously as any doc I've ever seen.
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If you don't already have a handle on the complicated conflict at the heart of Darfur's ongoing genocide, you probably won't come away from this harrowing documentary with any comprehensive understanding.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Break Thru Films
Release Date Jul 25, 2007
Duration 1 h 28 m
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Tagline At age 27, Brian Steidle became a monitor with the African Union in Darfur, Sudan. He was completely unprepared for what he would see.
Website http://www.thedevilcameonhorseback.com/
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Awards

News & Documentary Emmy Awards
• 3 Nominations
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Seattle International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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