American Program Bureau Signs Hotel Rwanda's Paul Rusesabagina for Exclusive Speaking Tours

American Program Bureau Signs Hotel Rwanda's Paul Rusesabagina for Exclusive Speaking Tours

Hotel Rwanda: A Lesson in History Yet to Be Learned

BOSTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- American Program Bureau (APB) is proud to announce its exclusive signing of Paul Rusesabagina, the man whose story is the subject of one of this year's most highly acclaimed films, Hotel Rwanda. Presented only through APB, Rusesabagina will now embark on a speaking tour, educating the world on the harsh realities of genocide.

Nominated for three Academy Awards, Hotel Rwanda has been heralded for its gripping story of one man's triumphant effort (Rusesabagina, played by Don Cheadle) to protect his family from certain death. In 1994, when rising tensions among Rwandan countrymen escalated into one of the century's bloodiest genocides, nearly one million people were massacred across the Republic in only 100 days. Known as the "African Schindler," Rusesabagina transcended from common man to international hero by turning his four-star Rwandan hotel into a sanctuary, in turn saving the lives of over 1200 people.

Now, an entrepreneur and successful businessman, Rusesabagina continues to speak out on Rwanda, in hopes that a tragedy of such epic proportions will not be repeated. In an emotionally stirring account, Rusesabagina shares his experiences living through one of the most rapid and brutal genocides in history. "I hope this will be a wake-up call, not only for Rwanda, but the whole international community," he stated.

His compassion, generosity of spirit, and heroism against terrifying circumstances, solidify Rusesabagina as a dynamic and powerful speaker on both human rights and courage.

Though these events took place over a decade ago, the issues remain timely today. Series of massacres, many of which go unknown to the rest of the world, continue to destroy populations around the globe. With the current instability in Sudan, the Congo, and many other regions, Rusesabagina's message grows increasingly important in its urgency.

For availability and further information, call (800) 225-4575.

American Program Bureau, Inc. (APB), based in Massachusetts, is the world's leading speakers agency, with a strong national and international client base. Founded in 1965, APB has been setting the gold standard in the speaking industry, boasting the highest quality roster and the most experienced staff. For more information on APB, please visit http://www.apbspeakers.com/.

Contact:
Christine Ronan
American Program Bureau
Phone: 617.614.1621
Fax: 617.614.1708
cronan@apbspeakers.com


Source: American Program Bureau

CONTACT: Christine Ronan of American Program Bureau, +1-617-614-1621,
cronan@apbspeakers.com

Web site: http://www.apbspeakers.com/


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