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The Hour of the Furnaces (1968)

7.1 | Sep 08, 1968 (AR) | Documentary | 04:20

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.

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Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Producer
Director, Writer
Editor
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer
Producer

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Juan Domingo Perón
Self (archive footage)
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Che Guevara
Self (archive footage)
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Fidel Castro
Self (archive footage)

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