Deep Dive: Chicago Boys (2015)
Film Lens
Chicago Boys is a 2015 Chilean documentary directed by Carola Fuentes and Rafael Valdeavellano. The film focuses on a group of Chilean economists known as the Chicago Boys, who were trained at the Catholic University of Chile and later studied at the University of Chicago under economist Arnold Harberger. After returning to Chile, they played a significant role in shaping the neoliberal economic model during Augusto Pinochet's military dictatorship from 1973 to 1990.
The documentary features interviews with key figures such as Sergio de Castro, who served as Minister of Economy and Finance during the dictatorship, and Ricardo Ffrench-Davis, a critic of neoliberalism. It examines the impact of the Chicago Boys' economic policies on Chile and includes insights from various economists and diplomats, providing a comprehensive look at the ideological foundations of Chile's economic transformation.
Why Watch
- •Meet the Chicago Boys and their economic influence.
- •See interviews with key Chilean economists.
- •Find out about the impact of Pinochet's policies.
Did You Know
•Sergio de Castro was Minister of Economy from 1975 to 1976.
•The film won Best Documentary Feature at the 2016 Premios Pedro Sienna.
•Arnold Harberger was a professor at the University of Chicago.
•Carlos Massad served as President of the Central Bank of Chile from 1996 to 2003.
Perfect For
Economic history enthusiastsStudents of Chilean politicsDocumentary film lovers