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‘Sudan, Remember Us’ Review: Collective Hope Can’t Be Crushed in an Exhilarating Documentary
Hind Meddeb's documentary about activists in Sudan and the military response they received proves a moving monument to their efforts.
The editing allows the dialogue to smoothly take shape and become a larger thematic thread about women’s rights, religious malpractice and, most importantly, the Sudan they hope to live in. The camera is also attuned to the locations, giving the capital city Khartoum its individuality as a place with a rich history that nurtured these smart eloquent people. Using mostly camera phone footage, Meddeb doesn’t flinch away from the horrible images of torture and intimidation; voiceover details the murders and imprisonment of others.
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