Historical April–May 2005 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Have you ever wanted to meet an individual whose courage helped thousands live? Join Paul Rusesabagina, the real-life hero portrayed in the movie Hotel Rwanda, on Saturday, April 23, at the history museum, speaking about “Race, Power & Money: The Power of One.” Mr. Rusesabagina reflects on his life in 1994, in the midst of the genocide in Rwanda. For two months, he held insanity at bay as he watched his country fall into the grips of genocide.
As the Hutu manager of a luxury hotel in Rwanda, he sheltered over 1,200 people, including his own Tutsi wife and children, saving their lives at a time when extremists massacred more than 800,000 Tutu and moderate Hutu tribes in just 100 days. Learn about how he found the courage within himself to save others and his hopes that this episode will be a wake-up call for the world. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, $10 per person; $8 for MHS members, Reservations required. Tickets available at the Missouri History Museum or by calling (314) 361-9017.
A docent-led tour of the Captive Passage exhibition follows each program.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2005.
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Archival transcription note: Source prints Tutu in genocide passage though earlier Tutsi; printed variant retained, not silently rewritten.
Original source: SD_Times2005_04.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
