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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. In Krio, war don don means “the war is over,” and although today Sierra Leone is at peace, the specter of war remains ever-present. Here, international justice itself is on trial.
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