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In the heart of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, United Nations soldiers guard a heavily fortified building known as the “special court.” Inside, Issa Sesay awaits his trial. Prosecutors say Sesay is a war criminal, guilty of crimes against humanity. His defenders say he is a reluctant fighter who played a crucial role in bringing peace. WAR DON DON follows a sensational trial with unprecedented access to prosecutors, defense attorneys, victims, perpetrators, and Sesay himself in detention. Here, international justice itself is on trial.
“One of the most thought-provoking documentaries you will see this year.” Michael May, Texas Observer
Directed & produced by Rebecca Richman Cohen
Produced & edited by Francisco Bello
Co-produced by Daniel J. Chalfen
Produced by Racing Horse Productions in association with Naked Edge Films
WINNER, Special Jury Award: 2010 SXSW Film Festival (World Premiere)
WINNER, Cinereach Award: 2010 Human Rights Watch Film Festival
US Broadcast Premiere on HBO, October 2010
International distribution: Mercury Media