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The Art of Political Murder

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An investigation into the truth behind the murder of Guatemalan Bishop Juan Gerardi, who was killed in 1998 just days after trying to hold the country's military accountable for the atrocities committed during its civil war.

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Nick Schager The Daily Beast 02/03/2021
Revisits that tragedy with thoroughness and urgency. Go to Full Review Ben Kenigsberg New York Times 12/17/2020
The movie succeeds at weaving a web in which justice appears impossibly elusive - which gives the ending all the more punch. Go to Full Review Katie Rife AV Club 12/16/2020
B-
At times, it seems as if there's a larger, more interesting story around the edges of director Paul Taylor's rather dry, procedural approach-which might have its benefits, if it motivates viewers to learn more... Go to Full Review Peter Canavese Celluloid Dreams 12/24/2020
3.5/4
This well-produced documentary does a great job of assembling key players to testify as to what happened in the 1998 assassination of Guatemalan Bishop Juan Gerardi. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 12/23/2020
It's a twisty tale with considerable suspense. Justice does prevail - yet this case proves how ruthlessly the powerful and guilty are willing to act in order to prevent that happening. Go to Full Review Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) 12/16/2020
This documentary will leave you breathless from the breadth and depth of its storytelling. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is life-changing, revealing unheard of cruelty as well as unbelievable bravery. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/19/2021 This case remains a mystery, half solved, like so many others. See more Read all reviews
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Grant Heslov

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Synopsis An investigation into the truth behind the murder of Guatemalan Bishop Juan Gerardi, who was killed in 1998 just days after trying to hold the country's military accountable for the atrocities committed during its civil war.
Producer
Grant Heslov
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 16, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m