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201494 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(33 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

Invasion

201494 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(33 ratings)• TMDB

Panama's national identity and collective memory are shaped by personal stories and historical accounts of the U.S. invasion in 1989.

Historical Events

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Panama's national identity and collective memory are shaped by personal stories and historical accounts of the U.S. invasion in 1989.

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Abner Benaim

Abner Benaimdirector

Abner Benaim

Abner Benaimwriter

Rufina Alfarocast

Rubén Blades

Rubén Bladescast

Rosa Isabel Lorenzocast

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Panama reflects on the U.S. invasion in 1989. Personal stories and historical accounts shape the narrative. Director Guillermo Barcenas presents how the invasion affected national identity and collective memory. The documentary shows the transformations in society and the ongoing impact of this event on contemporary life in Panama. It illustrates a nation’s struggle with remembering and forgetting its past. The film runs for 94 minutes and includes interviews in Spanish and English.

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