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200590 minPGdocumentary

Human Trafficking Civil Rights

Burnt oranges

200590 minPGdocumentary

Ninety minutes of testimonies reveal the long-term effects of Argentina's 1970s state terrorism on life in Buenos Aires.

Human Trafficking Civil Rights

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Silvia Malagrino

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Ninety minutes of testimonies reveal the long-term effects of Argentina's 1970s state terrorism on life in Buenos Aires.

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Silvia Malagrinodirector

Monica Flores Correawriter

Silvia Malagrinocast

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Buenos Aires serves as the backdrop for "Burnt Oranges," a 90-minute documentary that addresses the long-term effects of Argentina's state terrorism in the 1970s. Through the perspective of a long-gone native, the film presents current life in the city. It features testimonies from individuals who discuss their experiences of resistance and transformation. The documentary connects the struggles of the Argentine people with the ongoing need to defend human rights and uphold democratic values.

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