HOLY FATHER AND GLORIA
Price: $210.00 Code: 1763 |
Directed by Estela Bravo
1987, 43 mins.
Spanish dialogue with English subtitles
Purchase: $210 Rental: $50
An emotionally powerful account of Pope John Paul's 1987 visit to Chile, which caused a massive outpouring of political discontent with the Pinochet regime, including emotional appeals to the Pope to support protests over the imprisonment and torture of political prisoners, the lack of political freedom, and widespread hunger and unemployment. The film also includes an interview with Carmen Gloria, one of two teenagers doused with gasoline and set afire by the Chilean military in 1986.
Gold Plaque, San Francisco International Film Festival
Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Film, Global Village Documentary Festival
1987, 43 mins.
Spanish dialogue with English subtitles
Purchase: $210 Rental: $50
An emotionally powerful account of Pope John Paul's 1987 visit to Chile, which caused a massive outpouring of political discontent with the Pinochet regime, including emotional appeals to the Pope to support protests over the imprisonment and torture of political prisoners, the lack of political freedom, and widespread hunger and unemployment. The film also includes an interview with Carmen Gloria, one of two teenagers doused with gasoline and set afire by the Chilean military in 1986.
Subjects & Collections
Spanish Language Sociology Religion & Spirituality Political Science Latin-American Studies Directed by Women
Festivals & Awards
Gold Plaque, Chicago International Film FestivalGold Plaque, San Francisco International Film Festival
Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Film, Global Village Documentary Festival