NO NOS TIENTES

50 minutes

Country: USA/Latin America

Year: 1994

Language: Spanish (English Subtitles)

Overview:

This film, narrated by Edward James Olmos, presents a forceful analysis of the possibilities for radical change through Guatemalan student protest. Shot in urban ghettos, rural villages and jungle encampments, this documentary reveals the immediate and personal struggle of a cross-section of the country's population during the civil war that lasted from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Previewing Activities

• As a student, what have you done to stand up for what you believe?
• Have you ever seen or been a part of a peaceful protest?
• What do you think such a protest would be like in a country with fewer civil rights laws?

Post-viewing Activities

• What is the name of the protest that has been held annually for 95 years?
• What was the name of the student for whom they held a funeral/processional?
• According to the film, in what year did some of the students flee the country?

Class Projects

• Research political issues in Guatemala’s history that you feel would have been worth protesting, and explain why you feel this way

How to Borrow this Video:

The videos owned by the UNC-Duke Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies are housed in the Outreach Office of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  They are lent free of charge.  For information on films and reservations, please visit http://isa.unc.edu/film/films_main.asp.