1968 · 260 min · Documentary
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.
Directed by Octavio Getino and Fernando E. Solanas. Starring María de la Paz, Fernando E. Solanas, Edgardo Suárez, Juan Domingo Perón and Che Guevara.
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