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The Face of the Contra : Alolgo Calero and Edgar Chamorro / produced by the Other Americas Radio.
Documentary which explores the diversity of opinions held by those with firsthand experience in the Nicaraguan war. Calero, a member of the Contra leadership, defends the Contras. Chamorro, a former Contra leader argues (along with UCLA professor Bradford Burns) that the Contra’s are primarily comprised of former Somoza National Guardsmen. Also includes an evaluation of…
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Targer : Benjamin Linder / — produced by Other Americas Radio.
John Linder, brother of Benjamin, who was the first United States volunteer to be murdered by the Contras in Nicaragua, details the background and events which surrounded the execution of Benjamin Linder. Also includes comments by Maryknoll priest John Spain, as well as statements by Secretary of State Elliot Abrams and Representative Connie Mac of…
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Guatemala, a curtain of silence : the political sphere / produced by the Other Americas Radio.
Examination of one of the longest continuous genocides in modern history, and the violence which Guatemala has hidden from the world. The first reel examines the history of United States influence on Guatemala since the 1954 coup, which overthrew the democratic government. Includes interviews with Guatemalan government officials, members of the opposition, human rights workers,…
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The Remaking of reality : Alexander Cockburn / produced by the Other Americas Radio.
Talk by the syndicated columnist about the way mass media covers Third World events. He cites Central American examples to show how “reality” is twisted for corporate publication. He links commercialism to the media’s presentation of events.|THE REMAKING OF REALITY : Alexander Cockburn / produced by The Other Americas Radio. – Talk by the syndicated…