Where to watch Hotel Rwanda (2004)

Trivia & production notes

• The real Hôtel des Mille Collines was not used for filming; instead, a vacant hospital in South Africa served as the primary shooting location.
• The character of Colonel Oliver, played by Nick Nolte, was inspired by Roméo Dallaire, the actual UN force commander for UNAMIR during the genocide.
• Paul Rusesabagina was consulted during the writing of the film by screenwriters Keir Pearson and Terry George.
• The film's score was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams, Andrea Guerra, and the Afro Celt Sound System.
• The VHS release on April 12, 2005, was the final film released on VHS by United Artists.
• Roméo Dallaire objected to the film's portrayal of events, arguing that he and his men did far more to help survivors than depicted.
• Some genocide survivors, interviewed in a 2008 book, alleged that Rusesabagina extorted money from hotel guests during the genocide.
• The producers partnered with the United Nations Foundation to create the International Fund for Rwanda to support UN development initiatives assisting survivors.
• During its initial limited release, the film grossed $100,091 across seven theaters before expanding to 823 cinemas on February 4, 2005.
• Don Cheadle's performance earned particular praise from critics, with several noting his accent and ability to convey resourcefulness and heroism.

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