The Hour of the Furnaces

The Hour of the Furnaces

69% | Sep 08, 1968 | 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.

Featured Cast

Roberto Lar
Original Music Composer
Octavio Getino
Director

Cast

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

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