[Frameworks] Spotlight on Guatemala: "I Will be Murdered" Now Available for Educational Purchase
Daniela Bajar
filmclub at pragda.com
Thu Apr 10 13:20:07 UTC 2014
Dear Friends,
I just wanted to share Pragda’s fantastic new title I WILL BE MURDERED with you. It is now available for educational purchase.
“Astonishing.” - GQ
“A gripping, twisty thriller.” - John Dugdale, THE SUNDAY TIMES
2014 New Release I WILL BE MURDERED is a gripping, edge-of-your seat documentary that portrays the astonishing, real-life story of a lawyer who launched a personal crusade in search of justice, and brought his country to the brink of chaos. Essential-viewing for courses in International Politics, Human Rights, Hispanic or Latin American Studies, and Sociology.
I WILL BE MURDERED
A film by Justin Webster
UK, Spain / 2013 / 52 min / English and Spanish with English subtitles
Universities, Colleges, and Institutions $350
Public Libraries $89
Watch the trailer and order: http://www.pragda.com/films/i-will-be-murdered
Guatemala 2009. Wealthy and charismatic lawyer Rodrigo Rosenberg Marzano was shot and killed near his home. A few days later, a YouTube video, in which Rosenberg pronounces his contempt for the situation in his country and its government, is uploaded. The video closes with Rosenberg’s words, “Unfortunately, ladies and gentleman, you are watching this video because I was murdered by the President Álvaro Colom.”
The video quickly went viral and led to a national crisis, rallying massive demonstrations and protests in favor of justice and against then president Álvaro Colom. With streets and squares filled with banners calling for his resignation, Colom called in help from the UN-formed commission against impunity, the CICIG, and high-profile Spanish attorney Carlos Castresana.
There began a brilliant investigation, a journey into Rosenberg’s soul and Guatemala’s hell, that after multiple twists and turns, reached a stunning conclusion.
SELECTED FESTIVALS AND AWARDS
Hot Docs
Cartagena International Film Festival
- Best Director, Documentary Film
Festival of New Latin American Cinema
- Best Documentary by non-Latin director
Mostra Internacional de Cine de Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Special Mention
TallGrass Film Festival
- Best Feature Documentary
Chicago International Film Festival
Documenta, Madrid
Festival de Cine de Lima
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Explore Pragda’s collection of critically-acclaimed Ibero American films: http://www.pragda.com/films
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We look forward to working with you!
Daniela
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Daniela Bajar
Pragda
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Brooklyn, NY 11249
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