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The Battle of Chile Part I

I really enjoyed this film Guzmans work captured a historical record on how fragile democracy is in the face of corrupted governments. Guzmans use of cinema verte really immerses viewers in the action especially when the crew was going around asking locals which side they want to win the election. This approach made me feel more like I had a choice in choosing how I analyze the film and the lack of obvious bias in the film makes it more enjoyable to watch. The film isn’t over edited making it feel more like a documentary, informative and emotionally compelling. This film doesn’t shy away from showing the strikes, violence, and escalating rhetoric between the pro- and anti- Allende groups that contributed to the collapse of political discourse.


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