The Devil Came On Horseback -Pt.3

WARNING: EXCLUSIVE GRAPHIC FOOTAGE Since 2003, Sudan's Arab government and its Janjaweed militias have been destroying villages and displacing, raping, torturing, and killing Darfur's black African citizens. So what can you do? Speak Out by calling your Congress Member to demand 1) a strong UN Peacekeeping force, 2) establishment of a no-fly zone, 3) generous humanitarian aide, 4) divestment from Sudan, 5) military sanctions and 6) International Criminal Court prosecutions. Also, see the film 'The Devil Came on Horseback', contact the press to demand more coverage and make some noise. Finally, support the following organizations which deal with Darfur: Global Grassroots, a non profit that works to advance the wellbeing of women in poor countries; Three Generations, an organization dedicated to exposing genocide and educating people and governments about genocide; and Save Darfur, a leader in Darfur activism. http://www.thedevilcameonhorseback.com http://www.globalgrassroots.org http://www.threegenerations.org http://www.savedarfur.org Special thanks to: Brian Steidle for his work in Darfur and for sharing the moving photos he took there Gretchen Wallace for her dedication to helping the people of Darfur and supporting this project. Annie Sundberg, Ricki Stern and BREAK THRU FILMS for their great film, 'The Devil Came On Horseback'. All the folks at Save Darfur for their support and film footage.

'The Devil Came on Horseback' tells the story of Marine Captain Brian Steidle's transition from an unarmed military observer working in Darfur to a vocal witness of genocide. Here he tells director Annie Sundberg about this difficult journey.

Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern discuss their movie 'The Devil Came on Horseback,' showing at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.

The Darfur Genocide

The Darfur Genocide

A documentary that exposes the violence and tragedy of the genocide that took place in Darfur, Sudan as seen through the eyes of a former U.S. marine during his role as a military observer with the African Union. Cast: Brian Steidle, Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg

Using the exclusive photographs and first hand testimony of former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle, THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK takes t... more >Using the exclusive photographs and first hand testimony of former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle, THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK takes the viewer on an emotionally charged journey into the heart of Darfur, Sudan, where an Arab run government is systematically executing a plan to rid the province of it’s black African citizens. As an official military observer, Steidle had access to parts of the country that no journalist could penetrate. He was unprepared for what he would witness and experience, including being fired upon, taken hostage, and being unable to intervene to save the lives of young children. Ultimately frustrated by the inaction of the international community, Steidle resigned and returned to the US to expose the images and stories of lives systematically destroyed. THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK opens in NYC on July 25 at the IFC Center and nationwide in select cities starting in early August. < less

Using the exclusive photographs and first hand testimony of former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle, THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK takes the viewer on an emotionally charged journey into the heart of Darfur, Sudan, where an Arab run government is systematically executing a plan to rid the province of it’s black African citizens. As an official military observer, Steidle had access to parts of the country that no journalist could penetrate. He was unprepared for what he would witness and experience, including being fired upon, taken hostage, and being unable to intervene to save the lives of young children. Ultimately frustrated by the inaction of the international community, Steidle resigned and returned to the US to expose the images and stories of lives systematically destroyed. THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK opens in NYC on July 25 at the IFC Center and nationwide in select cities starting in early August.

Using the exclusive photographs and first hand testimony of former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle, THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK takes the viewer on an emotionally charged journey into the heart of Darfur, Sudan, where an Arab run government is systematically executing a plan to rid the province of it's black African citizens. As an official military observer, Steidle had access to parts of the country that no journalist could penetrate. He was unprepared for what he would witness and experience, including being fired upon, taken hostage, and being unable to intervene to save the lives of young children. Ultimately frustrated by the inaction of the international community, Steidle resigned and returned to the US to expose the images and stories of lives systematically destroyed. THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK opens in NYC on July 25 at the IFC Center and nationwide in select cities starting in early August.

Using the exclusive photographs and first hand testimony of former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle, THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK takes the viewer on an emotionally charged journey into the heart of Darfur, Sudan, where an Arab run government is systematically executing a plan to rid the province of it?s black African citizens. As an official military observer, Steidle had access to parts of the country that no journalist could penetrate. He was unprepared for what he would witness and experience, including being fired upon, taken hostage, and being unable to intervene to save the lives of young children. Ultimately frustrated by the inaction of the international community, Steidle resigned and returned to the US to expose the images and stories of lives systematically destroyed. THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK opens in NYC on July 25 at the IFC Center and nationwide in select cities starting in early August.