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Week 9 The Battle of Chile

Watching the way the Chilean people fought for a just government is extremely moving. While the film narrates and has footage of the protests, as a viewer you feel that the voices of the people in this fight are prioritized in the film. Viewers get to hear their experiences, their struggles, and thus understand how their opinions are shaped by these factors. Paired with the narration providing historical context, the actions unfolding in front of our eyes are in constant communication with what we are hearing. I also really appreciate the handheld nature of this documentary. We are rarely still, always on the move— an accurate representation of the Chilean people fighting for a better government. They are not passive subjects, so the camera should not be passive either.

-KM


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