During the Rwandan conflict between the Tutsi and Hutu, hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina decides to use his hotel to shelter over a thousand Tutsi refugees amidst the horrendous violence and chaos, despite the danger to himself and his family.

An urgent, riveting account of the 1994 genocide, Hotel Rwanda was a longtime passion project for its leading man. Sophie Okonedo lends stirring support to the film’s propulsive charge, but this is Don Cheadle’s show. As hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina, the actor gives the performance of his career.