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Finding Hillywood

Finding Hillywood

May 29, 2013 · 57m

Director

Christopher Towey, Leah Warshawski

Overview

“Finding Hillywood” is an inspirational film about the making of the Rwandan film industry and the power of film to change and heal individuals and communities. It tells the story of how a nation, still healing from the 1994 genocide, creates a film industry as both an outlet for the pain and a way to bring entertainment and a new industry to the population. Hillywood, which is named for Rwanda’s hilly terrain, is a traveling film festival that screens films made by, about, and for Rwandans. The festival goes from town to town, setting up public, outdoor screenings, on inflatable screens, to showcase Rwandan films.

About Finding Hillywood

What is Finding Hillywood about?

“Finding Hillywood” is an inspirational film about the making of the Rwandan film industry and the power of film to change and heal individuals and communities. It tells the story of how a nation, still healing from the 1994 genocide, creates a film industry as both an outlet for the pain and a way to bring entertainment and a new industry to the population. Hillywood, which is named for…

When was Finding Hillywood released?

Finding Hillywood was released on May 29, 2013.

Where can I watch Finding Hillywood?

Finding Hillywood is streaming on fuboTV in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is Finding Hillywood?

Finding Hillywood runs 57 minutes.

Who directed Finding Hillywood?

Finding Hillywood was directed by Christopher Towey and Leah Warshawski.

Who is in the cast of Finding Hillywood?

The cast of Finding Hillywood includes Ayuub Kasasa Mago (Himself), Eric Kabera (Himself), Rodrigues Karekezi (Himself), Nicole Kalisa Umotoni (Herself) and Richmond Runanira (Himself).

Is Finding Hillywood on Netflix?

No, Finding Hillywood is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on fuboTV instead.