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Sunday, January 14th, 2007
GOD GREW TIRED OF US
The film focuses on three of these men John Bul Dau, Daniel Abol Pach and Panther Blor as they leave the refugee camp for America. As they set out on this journey, they provide unexpectedly funny glimpses into what life must be like for someone new to American culture and modern conveniences. They ask questions like, “What is an apartment? What is a donut?“ They even eat the butter and ketchup on the airline tray thinking it is part of the meal. They have a sense of wonder, awe and confusion at life in cities like Syracuse, Pittsburgh and New York. Their cultural experiences are humorous, but also tragic at the same time. It is painful to realize how many of them were not able to come to America and were left behind to struggle on in the refugee camp.
The title “God Grew Tired of Us” refers to Daniel’s belief that God had forsaken them. What struck me so much about the film was how strong and determined these men were in the face of such unimaginable hardship. Many of them describe death, famine, violence and horrors that we as Americans can’t even fathom except for possibly watching segments about them on Dateline or CNN. Upon arrival in America these men each work multiple jobs so they can attend college, get an education and help their families and their country. They have such a resiliant spirit and such a fierce determination to effect change in their country. It is impossible not to be moved by their words and actions.
GOD GREW TIRED OF US is the a powerful film that has the ability to make a major impact long after the lights are up and the projector has stopped.
Written by Karie (site owner) on 01/14 at 04:55 PM 1 Comments:
Thanks for the great review!
John Dau, one of the Lost Boys featured in the film, has joined me at Direct Change where we raise support for programs in Africa that help children. You can find out more about John’s work to help Sudan at http://www.directchange.org/sudan.
Just for the record - the quote that is the movie title is actually from John and not Daniel and is also the title of John’s autobiography.
Posted by Ken D. on 01/16 at 04:14 AM
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