Headline Today: Guatemala
Originally released in 1983. Headline Today: Guatemala is a documentary film. directed by Mikael Wahlforss. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Allan Nairn
Synopsis
Headline Today: Guatemala is a war documentary. Two American journalists: Allan Nairn and Jean-Marie Simon explore the internal armed conflict in Guatemala in 1982. After General Efraín Ríos Montt comes to power the few news about Guatemala that appear in the United States' media are apparently positive. The major American media advertises the image of Ríos Montt as a “born again Christian” with a mission to pacify Guatemala. Nothing is further from reality. The Reagan Republican administration hides from Americans the war aid that his administration continues to provide to the Guatemalan army, despite the explicit congressional ban. The international media remains silent about the dimensions of the war in Guatemala while Ríos Montt, with the approval of the local oligarchy, leads for 18 months the largest number of atrocities and human rights violations against the civilian population.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1983
43 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Headline Today: Guatemala about?
Headline Today: Guatemala is a war documentary. Two American journalists: Allan Nairn and Jean-Marie Simon explore the internal armed conflict in Guatemala in 1982. After General Efraín Ríos Mont...
Who directed Headline Today: Guatemala?
Headline Today: Guatemala was directed by Mikael Wahlforss.
How long is Headline Today: Guatemala?
Headline Today: Guatemala has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Headline Today: Guatemala released?
Headline Today: Guatemala was released on February 13, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Headline Today: Guatemala?
The main cast of Headline Today: Guatemala includes Allan Nairn.