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The Dictator Hunter

An American lawyer and son of a Holocaust survivor along with a Chadian survivor work in a fight against all odds to bring brutal dictator Hissène Habré, to justice.

Series

Global Voices

Premiere Date

April 26, 2009

Length

60 minutes

Funding Type

Co-Production

One of the most brutal dictators of the 20th century, Hissène Habré, tortured the people of Chad for eight years before fleeing. Reed Brody, an American lawyer and son of a Holocaust survivor, along with a Chadian survivor, Souleymane, fight against all odds to bring Habré to justice. Along the way Brody and Souleymane experience personal sacrifices in fighting for their ideals.