The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide in Rwanda

Weaving together archival footage, new interviews and personal recordings, The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide in Rwanda presents a unique look at the Rwandan genocide of 1994.

Best Documentary: Bronze2004 Third Coast / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition

2004 / Michael Montgomery / Stephen Smith / Weekend Edition Saturday, USA

Weaving together archival footage, new interviews and personal recordings, The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide in Rwanda presents a unique look at the Rwandan genocide of 1994.

Here is the story of a small group of people who stayed behind during the conflict and saved thousands of lives.

The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide in Rwandawon the Best Documentary: Bronze Award in the 2004 Third Coast / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition. The documentary was produced for American RadioWorks.


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Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith reports on wide range of international and domestic issues, including international human rights, science and health, race relations and American history.


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