Americas in Transition
Originally released in 1982. Americas in Transition is a feature film. directed by Obie Benz. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ed Asner
Synopsis
Americas in Transition provides a concise and fast-paced history of the volatile forces that rocked Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua in the 1970s and 1980s. Drawing on interviews with the Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, former CIA director Lyman Kirkpatrick, former U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Murat Williams, and Maryknoll missioner Peggy Healy, the film examines the roots of dictatorship, attempts at democracy, communist influences, and the U.S. role in Latin American politics. Americas in Transition remains the best introduction to U.S. relations with Latin America, and the underlying causes of unrest there. 1981 Academy Award Nominee, Best Short Documentary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Americas in Transition about?
Americas in Transition provides a concise and fast-paced history of the volatile forces that rocked Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua in the 1970s and 1980s. Drawing on interviews with t...
Who directed Americas in Transition?
Americas in Transition was directed by Obie Benz.
How long is Americas in Transition?
Americas in Transition has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Americas in Transition released?
Americas in Transition was released on October 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Americas in Transition?
The main cast of Americas in Transition includes Ed Asner.