| Edition |
Twentieth anniversary special edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (83 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a documentary in 1983. |
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Special features: filmmaker commentary from Pamela Yates, Newton Thomas Sigel, and Peter Kinoy; never-before-seen introduction by Susan Sarandon; epilogue featuring Rigoberta Menchú; filmmaker biographies. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Thomas Sigel ; art director, Randy Barcelo ; editor, Peter Kinoy ; original music, Rubén Blades. |
| Cast |
Rigoberta Menchú, Shawn Elliot, Eddie Jones, Linda Segura, Shelly Desai, Ron Ryan. |
| Summary |
Chronicles the astonishing, true story of Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú, who is a Quinché Indian woman, as she stood up for her people and helped wage a rebellion in the wake of seemingly unconquerable oppression. Shot at the height of the heated battle between the heavily-armed Guatemalan Military and the nearly defenseless Mayan population. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Language |
Spanish and English dialogue, English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording a Skylight pictures production ; produced by Peter Kinoy ; directed by Pamela Yates, Thomas Sigel. |
| Subject |
Menchú, Rigoberta.
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Quiché Indians.
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Oppression (Psychology)
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Insurgency.
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Insurrección.
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Guatemala -- History -- 20th century.
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Guatemala -- Historia -- Siglo XX.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary.
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| Added Author |
Yates, Pamela.
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Sigel, Newton Thomas.
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Menchú, Rigoberta.
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Elliot, Shawn.
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Jones, Eddie.
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Segura, Linda.
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Desai, Shelly.
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Blades, Rubén.
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Docurama (Firm)
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New Video Group.
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| ISBN |
076706500X |
| Standard No. |
767685961834 |
| Music No. |
NVG-9618 Docurama |
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