As nearly 1 million people were killed in 1994 during the Rwandan genocide, Laura Waters Hinson was a high schooler. But the aftermath of Rwanda’s horrors have shaped her career, and much of her faith. The 32-year-old documentarian spent months there creating the film “As We Forgive,” now shown to students and leaders throughout Rwanda as part of the nonprofit As We Forgive Rwanda Initiative. Waters Hinson shared with The Washington Examiner thoughts on her faith, and its deepening amid human tragedy and reconciliation. Do you consider yourself to be of a specific faith?

I am a follower of Jesus, and part of a network of churches called Renew DC, which are seeking the renewal and restoration of the city on multiple levels — spiritual, cultural and economic renewal. Most precious to me is the Christian concept of grace — the idea that ultimately, salvation doesn’t rest on my works, or my goodness, or what I’ve done or not done on Earth. What ultimately matters is what God has done in me, and through Jesus. God extends to people free grace that we do not deserve, and that invitation to be a child of God through free grace is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard. God’s grace is profoundly beautiful, and freeing.