The Judge and the General: Directed by Elizabeth Farnsworth and Patricio Lanfranco (United States, 2008)

Film - Documentary | December 1 | 7-9:30 p.m. |  Pacific Film Archive Theater

Featured Speaker: Elizabeth Farnsworth, Director, Westwind Productions

Sponsors: Latin American Studies, Center for, Human Rights Center

When Chilean judge Juan Guzmán was assigned the first criminal case against the country’s ex-dictator, General Augusto Pinochet, no one expected much. After all, the conservative judge had supported Pinochet and believed the general’s version of events: that the tales of mass murder and systematic violations of human rights were mostly Communist propaganda and any excesses committed by the military were the unfortunate consequences of a dire struggle. The filmmakers trace the judge’s descent into what he calls “the abyss,” where he uncovers the past and his own role in the tragedy. 84 minutes.English and Spanish with subtitles.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Tickets required

Ticket info: Tickets go on sale December 1.

Event Contact: 510-642-2088