"The right to live in peace"

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"This documentary focuses on the life and work of folk singer Victor Jara, who was murdered in the aftermath of the 1973 coup. In life Jara was revered for his contribution to the 'nueva cancion' m...

"This documentary focuses on the life and work of folk singer Victor Jara, who was murdered in the aftermath of the 1973 coup. In life Jara was revered for his contribution to the 'nueva cancion' movement, a revival of traditional Latin American music. In death, he became an inspiration throughout the world for the reestablishment of democracy in Chile. The film traces Jara's life from his rural childhood to his final moments in the National Stadium in Santiago. Includes interviews with contemporaries and newly-discovered television footage of his live performances. Also included is an interview with his widow, Joan, who has worked ceaselessly to keep his artistic work alive"--Container.

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