The Devil Came on Horseback

20. Apr, 2008

Released 11 April 2008

Synopsis:
THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK exposes the tragedy taking place in Darfur as seen through the eyes of an American witness who has since returned to the US to take action to stop it.
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.

Film Information

Directors: Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg

Writers: Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg

Running Time: 85 mins

Country: US

Awards: Full Frame/Working Film Awards and Seeds of War AT 2007 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Adrienne Shelley Excellence in Filmmaking Award at 2007 Nantucket Film Festival, Women in Cinema Lena Sharpe Award at 2007 Seattle International Film Festival, Witness Awards at 2007 Silverdocs Documentary Festival.