Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.

A sobering and heartfelt tale about massacre that took place in Rwanda while most of the world looked away.

'Hotel Rwanda' is acclaimed for its powerful depiction of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, highlighting Paul Rusesabagina's heroism. Cheadle's performance and the film's emotional impact are praised, though some find it less complex than 'Schindler's List'. The subtle portrayal of violence and historical context receives mixed feedback, but the film is generally seen as an important, moving work.