The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court
Synopsis
Late in the 20th century, in response to repeated mass atrocities around the world, more than 120 countries united to form the International Criminal Court (ICC)—the first permanent court created to prosecute perpetrators (no matter how powerful) of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. The Reckoning follows dynamic ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo and his team for 3 years across 4 continents as he issues arrest warrants for Lord’s Resistance Army leaders in Uganda, puts Congolese warlords on trial, shakes up the Colombian justice system, and charges Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir with genocide in Darfur, challenging the UN Security Council to arrest him. Building cases against genocidal criminals presents huge challenges, and the Prosecutor has a mandate but no police force. At every turn, he must pressure the international community to muster political will for the cause.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pamela Yates
- Original Title
- The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pamela Yates
Department Leadership Roster
Pamela Yates
Director
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What is The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court about?
Late in the 20th century, in response to repeated mass atrocities around the world, more than 120 countries united to form the International Criminal Court (ICC)—the first permanent court created to prosecute perpetrators (no matter how powerful) of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. The Reckoning follows dynamic ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo and his team for 3 years across 4 continents as he issues arrest warrants for Lord’s Resistance Army leaders in Uganda, puts Congolese warlords on trial, shakes up the Colombian justice system, and charges Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir with genocide in Darfur, challenging the UN Security Council to arrest him. Building cases against genocidal criminals presents huge challenges, and the Prosecutor has a mandate but no police force. At every turn, he must pressure the international community to muster political will for the cause.
Who directed The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court?
The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court was directed by Pamela Yates.
Who stars in The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court?
The principal cast of The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court includes Not specified.
When was The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court released and how long is it?
The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.