Stories of a Daughter from Bisesero and the 600 Soldiers | A Conversation with Richard Hall

A Conversation with Richard Hall: Documentary Filmmaking and the Memorialization of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Richard Hall has produced hundreds of hours of broadcast content for major international networks. In the historiography of Rwanda’s history and the memorialization of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, he is best known for The 600: The Soldiers’ Story a documentary that focuses on the 600 soldiers of the Rwandan Patriotic Army (RPA) who were trapped in Kigali, specifically within the premises of today’s Rwandan Parliament. The film revisits their story of desperate rescue efforts and extraordinary resistance under siege. The 600: The Soldiers’ Story premiered on July 3, 2019, during the 25th anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day. Hall also produced Bisesero: A Daughter’s Story, a deeply personal, survivor-centered documentary that explores civilian resistance in the hills of Bisesero. The film tells the story of collective resistance led by an elder, alongside the experiences of a teenage girl who survived the genocide. Hall’s work is grounded in extensive research, hundreds of eyewitness interviews, and a strong commitment to ethical and respectful storytelling. Beyond filmmaking, he has been a dedicated advocate for testimony preservation, working closely with survivor communities and supporting organizations committed to safeguarding memory and combating genocide denial. Find The 600: The Soldiers’ Story at the link below.    • The 600: The Soldiers' Story