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The Judge and the General

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In this documentary about a nation's emergence from political repression, Chilean Judge Juan Guzmán looks into mysterious deaths apparently committed by supporters of ex-dictator Augusto Pinochet. After seizing power in 1973, Pinochet rules Chile for more than 15 years, his tenure marked by the disappearance of countless political opponents. Guzmán, a former backer of the Pinochet government, ultimately uncovers painful details about his country's recent history.

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Audience Member Worth a look. Tracks through the basis of the case against Pinochet, how he eventually was never indicted. The stories presented of several murdered youth under the regime, many who were the most militant sections of the working class - they were very moving. It's very weak on the issue of how the coup emerged in the first place, making out there was just general disaffection in the population. Also fails to place the context of why a case against the military commenced in the early 90's was possible - changed economic conditions etc. Is a good review of how the chilean military under Pinochet, carried out the 'caravan of death' and 'operation condor'. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this documentary about a nation's emergence from political repression, Chilean Judge Juan Guzmán looks into mysterious deaths apparently committed by supporters of ex-dictator Augusto Pinochet. After seizing power in 1973, Pinochet rules Chile for more than 15 years, his tenure marked by the disappearance of countless political opponents. Guzmán, a former backer of the Pinochet government, ultimately uncovers painful details about his country's recent history.
Director
Elizabeth Farnsworth, Patricio Lanfranco Leverton
Producer
Elizabeth Farnsworth, Patricio Lanfranco Leverton
Production Co
West Wind Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 24m