Introduction: Mother Courage (03:02)

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In this video, Sally Sara speaks with female survivors of the Rwandan genocide. Prisoners of Nyarugenge watch and participate in a soccer match. Israel Dusingi Zimana is ashamed he participated in the mass slaughter of the Tutsis. (Credits)

Rebuilding Lives (06:35)

Rose Mutesayire recalls the 100 days where Hutu tribesmen killed Tutsis. Genocides target women to humiliate and exterminate ethnic groups. Joselyne Mutesayire shares a troubled relationship with her mother; she did not celebrate her birthday as a child.

Repairing Relationships (02:45)

Rose and Joselyne attend a memorial in Murambi where 50,000 men, women, and children were slaughtered at a technical school. Classrooms contain the remains of victims. Rose will always remember and respect family members who died during the Rwandan genocide.

Accepting the Past (06:47)

Eugenie Muhayimana discusses giving birth to a son and daughter while held as a sex slave in the Congo. Claudine and Claude Muhayimana discuss finding out their mother's history.

Younger Generations (05:30)

People are now motivated to succeed. Joselyne Umutoniwase owns a fashion label that employs over 40 people. Rwanda has the highest proportion of female MP's in the world. The average citizen earns $3 a day.

Leaving Prison (04:57)

Zimana has trust in God and does not worry about families seeking revenge. Joselyne Mutesayire and her friends rebuild their community near Kibilizi. Claudine admires her mother's courage.

Credits: Mother Courage (00:16)

Credits: Mother Courage