Sweet Dreams, and an interview with director Rob Fruchtman
Think of Rwanda. I am betting that the association you've made with the country is probably not a nice one. But this also shows how horrific events create a suspension in time, both in the consciousness of the people involved and in the world at large. Sweet Dreams is a film aimed at breaking a negative association that overlooks the people in Rwanda focused on a positive present and future. This is a documentary about the Ingoma Nshya drumming troupe, the first all-female drumming troupe of its kind, whose instrument was originally only played by men. Founded by Odile "Kiki" Katese , Ingoma Nshya started as a constructive, creative outlet for women who were still frozen in their pasts, or looking for ways to break out of them. After meeting Jennie Dundas from Blue Marble Ice Cream in 2009, Kiki came up with the idea of opening an ice cream shop in town, which would not only rejuvenate the town but also provide employment for some of the women. It would also bring t...