The Hour of the Furnaces

    The Hour of the Furnaces
    1968

    Synopsis

    An impassioned three-part documentary of the liberation struggle waged throughout Latin America, using Argentina as a historical example of the imperialist exploitation of the continent. Part I: Neo-Colonialism and Violence is a historical, geographic, and economic analysis of Argentina. Part II: An Act For Liberation examines the ten-year reign of Juan Perón (1945-55) and the activities of the Peronist movement after his fall from power. Part III: Violence and Liberation studies the role of violence in the national liberation process and constitutes a call for action.

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    Cast

    • María de la PazNarrator
    • Fernando E. SolanasNarrator
    • Edgardo SuárezNarrator
    • Juan Domingo PerónHimself (archive footage)
    • Che GuevaraHimself (archive footage)
    • Fidel CastroHimself (archive footage)

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