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2022101 minPGdocumentary

Historical Figures

The Veteran

2022101 minPGdocumentary

Two friends conduct research for a film about an American priest who moved to southern Chile after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.

Historical Figures

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Jerónimo Rodríguez

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Two friends conduct research for a film about an American priest who moved to southern Chile after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.

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Jerónimo Rodríguezdirector

Jerónimo Rodríguezwriter

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Julio and Gabriel research a film about an American priest in southern Chile. This priest relocated after his involvement in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The documentary follows their investigation into his life and experiences. It captures their conversations and discoveries along the way. The story unfolds over 101 minutes, providing insight into the priest’s motivations and actions post-war.

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