Episode 81 - Hissein Habré

Published: Sept. 22, 2017, 10:55 p.m.

Episode 81 of One Week Only! This week's key film is "Hissein Habré: A Chadian Tragedy," a powerful documentary about terrible legacy of the Chad dictator and the stories of his victims. Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, the film takes a stark look at the devastating pain still affecting the people of Chad today, and meditates on the importance of justice and forgiveness. Now Playing in New York at the Museum of Modern Art. (58:30) We also review the documentary "The Force" about the Oakland Police Department, directed by Peter Nicks (13:05); the Norwegian period drama "The King's Choice" directed by Erik Poppe (26:35); the documentary "Motherland" about a busy Maternity hospital in The Philippines, directed by Ramona Diaz (38:10); and the documentary "Bobbi Jene" about a up-and-coming modern dancer, directed by Elvira Lind (49:15). Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com