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The Hour of the Furnaces

La hora de los hornos1968

Overview

An impassioned three-part documentary of the liberation struggle waged throughout Latin America, using Argentina as a historical example of the imperialist exploitation of the continent. Part I: Neo-Colonialism and Violence is a historical, geographic, and economic analysis of Argentina. Part II: An Act For Liberation examines the ten-year reign of Juan Perón (1945-55) and the activities of the Peronist movement after his fall from power. Part III: Violence and Liberation studies the role of violence in the national liberation process and constitutes a call for action.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 30, 1968
Original language
Spanish
Spoken languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Countries
Argentina
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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