 Opinions on the film were mixed in Gulu , one of former centers of rebel activities in northern Uganda , during a showing of the film , with several of the leaders expressing support and criticism . One of the attendees , State Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry <unk> Okello , said that the criticisms directed at the film and Invisible Children were " unfounded " , going on to state , " Invisible Children has done visible things in Acholi [ land ] , for example offering scholarships to thousands of children and anyone against them is our enemy . " Betty <unk> , a Ugandan cabinet minister and former peace negotiator , said , " I do not know whether it makes any difference as far as taking [ Kony ] out is concerned . However , what is important is bringing this to the attention of policymakers . I hope that something innovative will come out of it . " Norbert Mao , Ugandan politician and president of the opposition Democratic Party , stated his support for the film , explaining that while it does have some problems , such as implying Ugandans did not try to fight back against the LRA and not explaining how many of the issues in the film were also exacerbated by the Ugandan government itself , the film is still a " positive development " for the issue , adding that while Invisible Children may not be " the foremost analysts of the complicated political , historical and security dynamics " in the situation , " they have the most beautiful trait on earth -- compassion . " 
