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The Gospel of Revolution

The story of Liberation Theology and the Christians in Latin America who engaged in political struggles in the name of their faith.

Icarus Films | 2024 | 116 minutes

I Owe You a Letter About Brazil

An investigation into the persistence of silence as a tool to erase memory in Brazil.

Pragda Films | 2019 | 90 minutes

I Wonder What You Will Remember Of September

Cecilia Cornejo presents a haunting personal response to the events of September 11, 2001, informed and complicated by her status as a Chilean citizen living in the U.S

Women Make Movies | 2004 | 27 minutes

Lisbon and WWII

Portugal managed to get through all of World War II without firing a single shot.

Cinétévé | 2023 | 52 minutes

Portugal '74

In the early 1970s, when Portugal was still under the authoritarian rule of Europe’s longest-lasting dictatorship, a handful of military officers decided to risk everything to try to free their country. In the shadow of the regime, they devised a coup d’état like no other. From that coup, a revolution blossomed: the Carnation Revolution.

Cinétévé | 2024 | 52 minutes

Santiago, Italia

Told through the testimonies of those who were there during Chile's military coup, Santiago, Italia is a chilling depiction of living under junta rule and an ultimately inspiring expression of hope amidst dire circumstances.

Distrib Films | 2019 | 80 minutes

The Supreme Price

Following the annulment of her father's victory in Nigeria's Presidential Election and her mother's assassination by agents of the military dictatorship, Hafsat Abiola faces the challenge of transforming a corrupt culture of governance into a democracy capable of serving Nigeria's most marginalized population: Women.

Women Make Movies | 2013 | 75 minutes

Una Historia Necesaria - Episode 01: Alfredo Garcia

This gripping series examines 16 cases of disappeared detainees and human rights violations that happened during the heinous dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet in Chile.

Means TV | 2017 | 5 minutes

Una Historia Necesaria - Episode 02: Anatonio Llido

Examines 16 cases of disappeared detainees in Chile.

Means TV | 2017 | 4 minutes

Una Historia Necesaria - Episode 03: Julia Vega

Examines 16 cases of disappeared detainees in Chile.

Means TV | 2017 | 4 minutes