The Hour of the Furnaces

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

María de la Paz Narrator

Fernando E. Solanas Narrator

Edgardo Suárez Narrator

Juan Domingo Perón Self (archive footage)

Che Guevara Self (archive footage)