“Heart-stopping… Unflinching.” —The Guardian

“Wrecks you in ways you might not have known were possible… A film of rare power… Essential viewing.” —Village Voice

“Concise, clearly told and deeply effective … The film’s classic, unadorned visuals contribute to a sense of the ineluctability of truth, furthered by straightforward editing guaranteeing that each story becomes a powerful testimony.” —Variety

“Director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun captures the stirring and disturbing testimony of a handful of survivors who lived through Habre’s dictatorship… By allowing them to tell their stories, Haroun is helping his country to finally mourn its own tragedy, while his warm and understanding approach offers up what feels like a path toward appeasement.” —Hollywood Reporter

“Mahamat-Saleh Haroun delves into his country’s history in this intimate, experiential, and impassioned documentary.” —The New Yorker