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The Devil Came on Horseback (2007)

“A witness to evil. A force for peace. An unbelievable true story.”

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Unfolding the heart-wrenching tragedy of Darfur, "The Devil Came on Horseback" is a poignant journey led by the courageous eyes of an American witness, former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle. The movie meticulously weaves together Steidle's vivid photographs and raw firsthand accounts, plunging viewers deep into the throbbing core of Darfur, Sudan, where a ruthless Arab-led government is orchestrating a brutal purge of the province's black African populace. Steidle, leveraging his unique position as an official military observer, penetrates the veiled corners of the country that remain untouched by journalistic scrutiny. His powerful transformation from a soldier to an observer, and then from a witness to a fervently passionate activist and beacon of moral heroism, forms the crux of this intense narrative. However, the inertia of the international community leaves Steidle deeply frustrated, prompting him to resign and return to the U.S. His mission: to illuminate the world with his compelling images and harrowing tales of lives systematically dismantled. "The Devil Came on Horseback" is an ardent call to action, a vivid testament to the human spirit's resilience against the darkest forces of hate and indifference. Watch as Steidle's journey unfolds, challenging viewers to question the world around them and the extent of their own empathy.

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The Devil Came on Horseback is a documentary movie featuring Brian Steidle and directed by Anne Sundberg.

It is possible to buy The Devil Came on Horseback on Apple TV.