

Over 200 interviews were conducted on the streets of Uruguay between 1987 and 1989, capturing public sentiment about a controversial amnesty law.
Synopsis
Over 200 interviews were conducted on the streets of Uruguay between 1987 and 1989, capturing public sentiment about a controversial amnesty law.
Synopsis
In the streets of Uruguay, citizens voice their anger and pain over the 1986 amnesty law that protects those responsible for human rights abuses during the military dictatorship from 1973 to 1985. Families of the disappeared seek justice as a public initiative calls for a referendum to challenge the law. Director Kristina Konrad uses U-matic footage from interviews conducted between 1987 and 1989 to capture the sentiments of a society grappling with its past. The film presents a raw look at the struggle for accountability.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See interviews from Uruguay's streets in the late 1980s.
- Find out about the 1986 amnesty law's impact on families.
- Meet María Barhoum and Graciela Salsamendi in the film.
Did You Know
- The Uruguayan Parliament enacted the amnesty law in 1986.
- The military dictatorship in Uruguay lasted from 1973 to 1985.
- The documentary features interviews conducted between 1987 and 1989.
- The film has a total duration of 237 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What law did the Uruguayan Parliament enact in 1986?
In 1986, the Uruguayan Parliament enacted a law granting amnesty for crimes and human rights violations committed during the military dictatorship from 1973 to 1985.
What was the public response to the amnesty law in Uruguay?
A public initiative emerged calling for a referendum to allow the people to vote on the amnesty law.
Who directed the documentary 'Unas preguntas'?
The documentary 'Unas preguntas' was directed by Kristina Konrad.
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