Under the Gun: Democracy in Guatemala

Synopsis

Investigates the state of democracy in Guatemala following the inauguration of Marco Vinicio Cerezo Arevalo as president in January 1986. Questions how the government is confronting the pressing issues of human rights and land reform. The president and Defence Minister argue that the country has changed and that civilians are now in control. Representatives of the church, trade unions, Indians and refugees as well as opposition congressmen claim that the military still has the power and that social problems are not being dealt with. Relatives of people who disappeared, peasants active in a land reform movement and insurgents all vow to continue their struggle for peace and democracy.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 40 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

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Subjects

History

Keywords

democracy; Guatemala

Credits

Director

Patricia Goudvis; Robert Richter

Distributor

Name

Metro Tartan Distribution

Phone

020 7494 1400

Fax

020 7439 1922

Address

3rd Floor, Atlantic House
5 Wardour Street
London W1V 3HE

Notes

Formerly: The Other Cinema