For over forty years South Africa was governed by the most notorious form of racial domination since Nazi Germany. When it finally collapsed, those who had enforced apartheid′s rule wanted amnesty for their crimes. Their victims wanted justice. As a compromise, the Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was formed. As it investigates the crimes of apartheid, the Commission is bringing together the victims and perpetrators to relive South Africa′s brutal history. By revealing the past instead of burying it, the TRC hopes to pave the way to a peaceful future. The film follows several TRC cases over a two-year period. The stories in the film underscore the universal themes of conflict, forgiveness, and renewal. As it emerges from its tragedy, South Africa is showing the rest of the world that even the most bitter conflicts can be addressed through honesty and communication.