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Deep Dive: Social Genocide (2004)

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Social Genocide
Social Genocide is a 2004 Argentine documentary directed by Fernando Solanas. The film examines Argentina's economic and social decline following the fall of the military dictatorship in 1983. It details how successive democratic governments implemented reforms intended to create a prosperous economy but ultimately led to widespread poverty and unemployment. The film portrays the sale of national companies to foreign corporations at undervalued prices and the corruption that diverted privatization proceeds into the hands of officials. The documentary covers the period from the military dictatorship's end to the economic collapse in December 2001. It addresses the severe consequences of statism, including malnutrition and the loss of savings during a banking crisis. Solanas aims to expose the complicity of multinational companies and international agencies in Argentina's downfall while emphasizing the dignity of the Argentine people who resisted poverty.

Why Watch

  • •See the impact of Argentina's 2001 economic collapse.
  • •Find out how privatization led to widespread poverty.
  • •Meet the corrupt officials profiting from national assets.

Did You Know

•Argentina experienced a banking collapse in December 2001.
•The military dictatorship ruled Argentina from 1976 until 1983.
•Millions of Argentinians faced unemployment due to economic reforms.
•National companies were sold below their value to foreign corporations.

Perfect For

Economic policy analysisArgentine history enthusiastsSocial justice advocates