Theatre of Violence

Theatre of Violence is a gripping documentary that follows the life of Dominic Ongwen, a former child soldier who was forcibly recruited into Joseph Kony’s army at just nine years old. Decades later, Ongwen became the first former child soldier to be indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes. The film offers a thought-provoking perspective on the events from both the ICC’s perspective in The Hague and the Northern Uganda region, where restorative justice is practised. It raises pertinent questions about the effectiveness of the ICC and whether it is a tool for recolonization by the West. Additionally, it addresses why the Ugandan government, led by Yoweri Museveni, has not been held accountable for their crimes. Through powerful storytelling and expert analysis, Theatre of Violence encourages viewers to confront difficult truths about the ongoing impact of war and conflict on individuals and societies and the limitations of the international justice system in addressing these issues