$10 million was invested by the U.S. in supporting opposition groups and media during the events leading to Salvador Allende's overthrow in Chile.
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$10 million was invested by the U.S. in supporting opposition groups and media during the events leading to Salvador Allende's overthrow in Chile.
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Salvador Allende served as Chile's president until his government was overthrown in a military coup on September 11, 1973. Santiago Files details the events leading to his downfall, focusing on the CIA's role and the involvement of key figures like Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger. The film incorporates CIA documents, taped conversations, and interviews with former CIA Director Richard Helms and Allende's cultural advisor, Ariel Dorfman. It premiered in September 2011 and is part of the American Documentary Film Festival's archives.
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- See Richard Nixon's taped conversations on Allende.
- Meet key figures like Henry Kissinger and Richard Helms.
- Find out about U.S. involvement in Chile's political turmoil.
Did You Know
- CIA documents on Salvador Allende were released in 2000.
- Santiago Files premiered in September 2011.
- The film was screened at the International Crime And Punishment Film Festival in Istanbul in September 2011.
- Judd L. Kessler stated that the U.S. invested $10 million in supporting opposition groups against Allende.
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Who directed the Santiago Files?
Santiago Files was directed by Cetywa Powell.
When did Santiago Files premiere?
Santiago Files premiered in September 2011.
What is the duration of Santiago Files?
Santiago Files has a duration of 70 minutes.
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