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Machetero (2008) 5.0
Post 9/11 definitions, ideas and notions of terrorism are challenged in this highly controversial and experimental film. Machetero is an allegorical narrative that follows French journalist... See full summary » Director:vagabond Beaumont |
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Title: Machetero (2008)
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Jean Dumont
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Not4Prophet | ... |
Pedro Taino
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Kelvin Fernandez | ... |
The Young Rebel
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Dylcia Pagan | ... |
The Mentor
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Post 9/11 definitions, ideas and notions of terrorism are challenged in this highly controversial and experimental film. Machetero is an allegorical narrative that follows French journalist Jean Dumont, to a New York prison where he interviews Pedro Taino, a so-called "Puerto Rican Terrorist". Pedro is a self-described Machetero fighting to free Puerto Rico from the yoke of United States colonialism. He is obsessed with freedom, freedom for his country, his people and for himself. Jean questions Pedro about his decisions to use violence as a means to achieve that freedom. Jean utilizes a global perspective in questioning Pedro, referencing examples of achieving his goals through more peaceful means. However Jean soon finds that Pedro is well versed in liberation struggles from around the world and their debate over the use of violence as a catalyst for change escalates. As Jean and Pedro speak, another story unfolds. A ghetto youth grows up in the streets doing what he has to do to ... Written by vagabond
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terrorism | revolutionary | puerto rico | anti imperialist | illegalist cinema |Taglines:
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Release Date:
3 June 2008 (USA) See more »Box Office
Budget:
$13,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Written by RICANSTRUCTION
Lyrics by Not4Prophet
Performed by RICANSTRUCTION
From the album "Liberation Day" CBGB Records
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The only permit that was pulled for the film was for the one day of shooting that was done in the prison in the Bronx. The rest of the film was shot using guerrilla tactics. See more »Soundtracks
"Breakfast In Amerika"Written by RICANSTRUCTION
Lyrics by Not4Prophet
Performed by RICANSTRUCTION
From the album "Liberation Day" CBGB Records
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