Hundreds of students died during the Tlatelolco massacre in 1968, an event that motivated Carlos Castañeda de la Fuente's assassination attempt on a president.
“Behind every social movement, there is a man willing to die.”
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Hundreds of students died during the Tlatelolco massacre in 1968, an event that motivated Carlos Castañeda de la Fuente's assassination attempt on a president.
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Carlos Castañeda de la Fuente wanders the streets of Mexico City in 2010. He attempted to assassinate President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz in 1970, driven by anger over the Tlatelolco massacre in 1968, which killed hundreds of student protesters. The documentary details Castañeda's reflections on his past actions and the oppressive political environment in Mexico that continues to affect society.
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Why Watch
- Meet Carlos Castañeda, a key figure in Mexican history.
- Find out about the Tlatelolco massacre's lasting effects.
- See how political oppression shapes individual lives.
Did You Know
- Carlos Castañeda attempted to assassinate President Díaz Ordaz in 1970.
- The Tlatelolco massacre occurred on October 2, 1968, killing hundreds of students.
- Castañeda has lived as a vagrant in Mexico City for over 40 years.
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Who attempted to assassinate Mexican President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz?
Carlos Castañeda de la Fuente attempted to assassinate Mexican President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz in 1970.
What event motivated Carlos Castañeda's assassination attempt?
Castañeda was motivated by the Tlatelolco massacre of October 2, 1968, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of students.
What is the duration of the documentary 'The Convict Patient'?
The documentary has a duration of 90 minutes.
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