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*** American-Centric Eucational "Documentary" Focuses on American military intervention in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Chile, and El Salvador. Discusses the roots of dictatorship, its effects on citizens, movements toward majority rule, and communist influences Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

Original title: Whatever you say, say nothing "I don't like living here, but I can't run away just because of the killing. I hope nobody in my family is going to get killed". (Shauna) On the 14th of July 1994, a woman was found dead close to the Northern Irish border. 34-year-old Caroline of Belfast had been executed by the IRA for being a spy. 6 months earlier, filmmaker Brenda Parkerson had met with Caroline's daughter Shauna. Caroline said in an interview that she could not remember living in a time of peace; she has been a young child when the "troubles" in Belfast started. During the 25 years during which the war lasted, she got married and raised three children; and only a few weeks before the ceasefire started she was killed. Since the ceasefire, the situation in Northern Ireland has not changed much: the fear to talk is as big as ever before. Brenda Parkerson investigates the sociological conditions that allowed such a crime to happen. Subscribe to wocomoHUMANITY: https://goo.gl/CMNyXt Follow us on Facebook: / wocomo A film by Brenda Parkerson Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

Crisis in Central America Pt. 4: Battle for El Salvador (1985) "Crisis in Central America Pt. 4: Battle for El Salvador" delves into the Salvadoran Civil War, highlighting the conflict between the Salvadoran government and leftist guerrilla forces. The documentary examines the root causes of the war, the role of U.S. military aid, and the impact on the Salvadoran populace. Through interviews with combatants, civilians, and experts, it provides a detailed account of the political, social, and human aspects of the war in El Salvador during the 1980s. Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

Crisis in Central America Pt. 3: Revolution in Nicaragua (1985) "Crisis in Central America Pt. 3: Revolution in Nicaragua" focuses on the Nicaraguan Revolution, detailing the rise of the Sandinista movement and its impact on the region. The documentary explores the causes of the revolution, the overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship, and the subsequent U.S.-backed Contra War. Through interviews with key participants and extensive archival footage, it provides a comprehensive view of the political and social upheavals in Nicaragua during the 1980s. Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

"Crisis in Central America Pt. 2: Castro's Challenge" examines the influence of Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution on Central American politics and conflicts. The documentary focuses on how Castro's support for revolutionary movements in the region challenged U.S. interests and contributed to political instability. Through interviews and archival footage, it provides insight into the complex interplay between Cuba, the U.S., and Central American countries during the Cold War era. Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

"Crisis in Central America Pt. 1: The Yankee Years" explores the history of U.S. intervention in Central America, focusing on its long-term impact on the region. This documentary delves into the origins of American involvement, tracing its influence from the early 20th century to the 1980s. Through historical footage and expert analysis, it examines how U.S. policies and actions have shaped political and social dynamics in Central American countries. Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

¡Kausachun Velasco! 0:00 Himno Nacional del Perú (National Anthem of Peru) 2:38 La Internacional (The Internationale) 5:12 Himno del Movimiento Revolucionario 3 de Octubre (Anthem of the Revolutionary 3rd of October Movement) 8:22 Himno del Ejercito del Perú (Anthem of the Peruvian Army) 10:42 Himno INKARI (INKARI Hymn) 14:46 Señor Presidente (Mister President) 17:31 Edgardo Mercado Jarrín 20:08 Con Esto de la Enmienda (With This from the Amendment) 22:02 La Brea y Pariñas (La Brea and Pariñas) 25:01 Yo Soñaba (I Dreamed) 27:17 Balada del Pobre (Ballad of the Poor) 30:11 Pueblo Joven (Shantytown) 33:04 Soldado Amigo (Soldier Friend) 35:32 Cuando Amanece el Día (When the Day Dawns) 37:50 Ronda de Paz (Ronda of Peace) 39:26 Peruanidad (Peruvianness) 40:28 Nuevo Perú (New Peru) 43:13 Contigo Perú (With you, Peru) 46:43 La Hora Llegó (The Time Has Arrived) 49:13 Cantares Campesinos (Peasant Songs) 50:50 Marcha a la Bandera Peruana (March of the Peruvian Flag) 51:55 Los Peruanos Pasan (The Peruvians Pass) [Instrumental] 54:58 El Cóndor Pasa (The Condor Passes) [Instrumental] 57:25 Himno Nacional del Perú (National Anthem of Peru) [Instrumental] == Bonus == 1:00:06 Discurso de General Leonidas Rodríguez Figueroa (Speech by General Leonidas Rodríguez Figueroa)

¡Hasta la victoria siempre! 0:09 Hasta Siempre (Until Forever) 3:54 El Aparecido (The Ghost) 7:32 Carta al Che (Letter to Che) 11:21 Siembra tu Luz (Sow Your Light) 15:10 Alma Morena (Brown Soul) 20:52 Canción Fúnebre para el Che Guevara (Funeral Song for Che Guevara) 24:01 Una Canción Necesaria (A Necessary Song) 26:01 Che Esperanza (Che Hope) 29:56 Canción del Hombre Nuevo (Song of the New Man) 31:24 Su Nombre Ardió Como un Pajar (His Name Burned Like a Haystack) 35:05 Nada Más (Nothing Else) 38:20 Andes lo que Andes (You Are What You Are) 41:51 Zamba al Che (Zamba for Che) 45:23 Ay, Che Camino (Oh, Che Walks) 48:19 América, te Habló de Ernesto (America, You Spoke of Ernesto) 51:02 Fusil Contra Fusil (Rifle Against Rifle) 54:18 Guitarra en Duelo Mayor (Guitar in a Major Duel) 58:11 Un Nombre (A Name) 1:01:26 Que Pare el Son (Stop the Son) 1:04:01 Che, Comandante (Che, Commander) 1:07:10 El Pueblo te Ama, Che Guevara (The People Love You, Che Guevara) 1:10:40 Lo Eterno (The Eternal) 1:14:22 Esquina Libertad (Liberty Corner) 1:19:02 Hombre (Man) 1:25:07 Sí, Soy Yo (Yes, Its Me) 1:30:21 Gallo Rojo (Red Rooster) 1:34:48 Si El Poeta Eres Tú (If the Poet Is You) 1:37:05 Nanas del Che (Nanas of Che) 1:41:15 Hacen Mil Hombres (They Make Up a Thousand Men) 1:45:36 La Era Esta Pariendo un Corazon (The Era is Breaking a Heart) 1:48:50 Son los Sueños Todavia (They Are Still Dreams) 1:53:30 Canción Fúnebre para el Che Guevara 【Grabación Alternativa】 (Funeral Song for Che Guevara 【Alternate Recording】) 1:57:20 Hasta la Victoria (Until Victory)

Dedicated to those who fought against and fell to the murderous Pinochet regime. 0:00 Himno del FPMR (Anthem of the FPMR) 3:15 Himno de las Milicias Rodriguistas (Hymn of the Rodriguista Militias) 7:35 La Canción Rodriguista (The Rodriguista Song) 10:25 Lobo Mí Hermano (My Wolf Brother) 14:57 Perfil y Voluntad (Profile and Will) 18:00 Yo Tengo Un Hermano (I Have a Brother) 22:59 Canción De Una Añoranza (Song of Longing) 27:30 Canción y Redada (Song and Raid) 35:33 Somos Parte y Bella (We Are Part and Beautiful) 40:07 Manuel Rodríguez 43:43 Una Canción Contingente (A Contingent Song) 47:47 La Gente Dice que el "Loco Juan" era Guerrillero (People say that "Crazy Juan" Was a Guerrilla Fighter) 50:10 Comandante Tamara (Commander Tamara) 52:53 Por ti Juventud (For You Youth) 57:08 Himno del FPMR [Desde la prisión] (Anthem of the FPMR [From prison])

Also check out my video on Sandinista music. 0:00 La Hora Del Pueblo (The Time of the People) 3:00 Somos Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (We are the United Socialist Party of Venezuela) 5:19 Arriba a la Izquierda (Up With the Left) 8:17 Vamos con Todo (Come With All) 12:00 Que Viva la Revolución (Long Live the Revolution) 15:32 No Pasarán, No Volverán (They Shall Not Pass, They Shall Not Return) 20:25 Son 10 Millones (We Are 10 Million) 24:44 Mi Comandante ¡Chávez! (My Commander, Chavez!) 27:32 ¡El que Manda es Chávez! (He Who Leads is Chavez!) 31:14 Militantes con Chávez (Militants with Chavez) 35:52 El Libertador (The Liberator) 38:28 Chávez, Corazon del Pueblo (Chavez, Heart of the People) 42:26 Por Amor (For Love) 47:10 El Comandante se Queda (The Commander Remains) 52:00 Chávez Seguira Contigo (Chavez Stays With You) 56:53 El Regreso del Amigo (The Return of a Friend)

00:00 Canción al Partido Comunista - Versión marcha. Anthar López 03:33 La Internacional (versión mexicana) 08:04 Obreros y Patrones - José de Molina 12:16 1910 - León Chávez Teixeiro 15:26 La Letanía De Los Poderosos - Amparo Ochoa 19:18 Manifiesto Comunista - José de Molina 23:29 La bomba - José de Molina 28:37 Canto Campesino - León Chávez Teixeiro 33:53 El hombre nuevo - José de Molina 35:52 Levántate Campesino - José de Molina 39:20 42:23 Corrido del comunismo mexicano 45:16 la huelga - José de molina 49:01 La Rueda de la Historia - José de Molina 52:46 El son del obrero - Amparo Ochoa 57:31 Se Acabó - José De Molina

Dedicated to the left-wing Peronists. 0:00 Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo (People's Revolutionary Army) 1:52 Movimiento Peronista Montonero (Montonero Peronist Movement) 3:51 Fuerzas Armadas Peronistas (Peronist Armed Forces)

Most material from Yolocamba Ita. 0:00 Himno del FMLN (Anthem of the FMLN) 1:38 Anastasio Aquino 6:34 Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front) 10:45 El baile de los animales (The Dance of Animals) 16:05 El Tiempo (The Time) 19:20 1932 24:54 Marcha del EPL (March of the EPL) 28:58 Oracion (Prayer) 31:52 Regalo para el niño (Gift for the Child) 35:28 Barricadas (Barricades) 39:37 Poema de amor (Love Poem) 44:00 Maria Elena 48:00 Compañeros (Comrades) 51:37 El Salvador ta venciendo (El Salvador is Triumphing) 53:54 Cuerpo y Sangre (Body and Blood) 57:35 Con Farabundo y Romero (With Farabundo and Romero)

A nice, simple instrumental of the anthem of the EZLN.

Bernie Sanders while Mayor of Burlington, Vermont took a trip to Nicaragua after the FSLN Revolution

Produced program of interviews with various Nicaraguan residents about the positive impact of the Sandinista revolution and the destruction brought by American policies and the Contras. Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

Bernie Sanders while Mayor of Burlington, Vermont took a trip to Nicaragua after the FSLN Revolution

240. MANIPULATING AMERICA: THE RUSSIAN TROOPS IN CUBA -- REVISITED A recent article in the NACLA publication had an extensive review of the US policy in Central America, pointing to the watershed nature of the situation of the Russian troops in Cuba which occurred during the Carter administration. The author claims that the policy of accommodation and assistance toward the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and the rebels in El Salvador was changed after the hawks made a non-event into a government crisis, forcing Carter to place his Caribbean and Central American policy in an East-West context and to take a hard line in Central America toward the progressive forces. We re-show the relevant segments of a previous program on the subject (#48) featuring former CIA official John Stockwell, as we analyzed the network coverage of the situation. Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

Before the Three Giants of the early 80s (Cuba, Grenada, and Nicaragua), there was the Big Three of the early 70s: Fidel Castro (Cuba), Salvador Allende (Chile), and Juan Velasco Alvarado (Peru). Unfortunately the latter two were overthrown is coups, but Castro and Cuba continued to be a beacon for the peoples of Latin America. 0:00 Viva el Socialismo (Long Live Socialism) 2:20 ¡Venceremos! (We Shall Triumph!) 4:42 Himno del Movimiento Revolucionario 3 de Octubre (Anthem of the Revolutionary 3rd of October Movement)

his 1947 "World School of Adventure" film entitled "Rough Road to Panama" takes viewers to Panama through via the Pan-American Highway. The film follows a group of men who, prior to the trip, had little experience in exploration. At the time, the road was not completed and much of it was considered dangerous. This film was presented by Viking Pictures / 20th Century Vikings (:10) and was produced and narrated by Sullivan C. Richardson, a journalist who wrote a book entitled "Adventure South" (1:12). Richardson's Viking Pictures was founded in 1947 in Chicago. It produced instructional and corporate films for clients. A sequel film, "Rugged Road to Cape Horn", was also produced. The film opens with a discussion of the Panama Highway (1:52). A special Plymouth sedan used for the trip is pictured stuck on jagged rocks (2:38). The group prepares for the trip with a mission of collecting information for books and motion picture films (3:01). The trip begins in Washington D.C (3:22). From here they enter Mexico at Nogales (3:25). They then move towards Central America and on to Panama. A second feature accompanies this film as the narrator informs viewers it continues the trip to Cape Horn. The white Plymouth sedan sits in front of the Pan American Union building (5:06). Dr. Leo S. Rowe bids the travelers good fortune and farewell (5:11). The Magellan Straits were to be hit first on the journey (6:11). Nogales, Arizona is pictured as the group moves through customs with ease (5:23). Special modifications are pointed to on the vehicle (5:48) including the installation of a 35 gallon gas tank built into the trunk. The normally dry route is made difficult to traverse after six days of rain (6:24). A young boy carries a small burro (7:12) to the camera. A primitive ferry carries the men and car over water (7:30). Mules are also used to traverse waterways (7:46). After entering the capital of Mexico, President Miguel Aleman, informs the travelers they may photograph anything they want to along the way (8:34). Due to this they are able to photograph the pillars in the Great National Museum Park where tourist cameras usually are not permitted (8:43). Shots follow from within the museum (9:01) featuring the Great Aztec Stone Colander (9:06). An image of the Sacrificial Stone of Tizoc shows where hearts were set during the sacrificial ceremonies (9:33). The city of Monte Alban rests on a mountain top (9:44). Relics are viewed within tomb seven (9:51) including a breastplate (10:26) and a headband (10:41). The lands below Oaxaca are undefined and generally only traversed on foot or by burrow (10:57). The car nearly comes to a complete halt here. Colorful blossoms are viewed in the area (12:42) prior to a young boy with an anteater (13:02). Some of the natives whom joined on the trip hunt for iguanas (14:21). The film then shows the tourists chomping on tortillas and sardines from a can (15:05). Piloncillo bread is enjoyed by all (16:29). One of the men’s wounds are treated after slipping from a boulder (16:35). Along the route, repairs are completed (17:39). One door collapses as the car is stuck between rocks (18:42). They enter Guatemala through the custom’s house at Rio (19:52). Volcanos are pictured around Lake Atitlan (20:20). The Ruins of Quirigua date back to the Classic Mayan period (21:03). The carvings depicted are from the ancient city of the Mayans and date back to 179 BC and 444 AD (21:06). The Mesoamerican Pyramids follow (22:22). From Guatemala, the gang enters El Salvador (22:50) and the capital city of the Republic (23:23). Dr. Alfonso Rochac (23:28); an economist follows. Some of the self-supporting industries of the area are visited (24:08). Native women and girls weave straw hats (24:22). The trip moves to Honduras (24:51). Dust in Honduras and Nicaragua (25:23) made it nearly impossible to travel through. The hilly terrain (25:28) and ruts in the ground also hindered progress (25:36). Tarantulas were prevalent along the way (25:44). The Zamorano Pan-American Agricultural School is visited (26:00). A lush canna lily field (27:06) wraps up the area as they head to Nicaragua (28:24). Pigs wear pokes (28:31). Lake Nicaragua (28:52). The travelers build a make- shift road over the sand (29:15). As the film enters Costa Rica, blossoms of yellow erupt on trees (29:54). For the remainder of the trip the car had to be sent aboard a banana launch and go down the coast to Panama (30:46). Banana plantation (30:59). These are sent to ships which will send them to the US (32:55). The Panama Canal appears (32:55). The men christen the car in celebration (33:31). The End (34:01). Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

The Houses are Full of Smoke Volume 1: Guatemala (1987) "The Houses are Full of Smoke Volume 1: Guatemala" investigates the political turmoil and human rights abuses in Guatemala during the 1980s. The documentary provides an in-depth look at the impact of military dictatorship, guerrilla warfare, and U.S. intervention on the Guatemalan people. Through interviews with survivors, officials, and experts, it sheds light on the complex and violent history of the region. Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

"El Salvador: Another Vietnam Pt. 1" explores the parallels between U.S. involvement in El Salvador during the civil war and the Vietnam War. The documentary examines the origins of the conflict, the role of U.S. military aid and intervention, and the impact on the Salvadoran population. Through interviews and archival footage, it highlights the political, social, and human consequences of the war. Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

"El Salvador: Another Vietnam Pt. 2" explores the parallels between U.S. involvement in El Salvador during the civil war and the Vietnam War. The documentary examines the origins of the conflict, the role of U.S. military aid and intervention, and the impact on the Salvadoran population. Through interviews and archival footage, it highlights the political, social, and human consequences of the war. Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.

Originally released by NBC News in 1965, this film "Inter American Highway Bridge of the Americas" presents the Central American section of the Pan American Highway spanning 5,470 kilometers between Mexico and Panama. It is narrated by Frank McGee. The film opens with flags waving in Laredo, Texas (:20). The road's route crosses seven countries (:46). Incan produced gold relics appear at (:59). The Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (:59) was constructed sometime between 1751 and 1759. A jeweled statue of Christ appears (1:05). A colorful Latin parade erupts on the streets (1:10). The highway connects Laredo with Mexico’s city of the same name over the Rio Grande (1:44). President Lincoln statue, a symbol of friendship (3:05). An iguana runs across the road (3:35). A rattlesnake hisses (3:56). The collard peccary follows (4:01). The Cerro de la Silla range lines the city of Monterrey (4:18). The Arc of Independence appears (4:43). The Bishop's Palace (5:08) is riddled with gunshots from 1846. A Mexican horseman bends his horse down (5:39) in a perfect dressage maneuver. He practices with a fake (5:47) and real bull (5:56). A matador takes center ring with his red cape (6:28). Cascading waters in El Salto appear (7:08). A farmer works on the mountain slopes (8:10). The Angel of Independence sits in the center of a traffic circle in Mexico City (8:24). Chapultepec castle appears (8:36). A diorama of the Battle of the Puebla (9:03). Another monument dedicated to Juarez (9:53) stands in Mexico City. The Mexican City Metropolitan Cathedral (10:19). The Aztec ruins of Teotihuacan (10:35) are visited. The feathered serpent is carved into the structure (11:43). Mexican worshippers stand at the steps of the Basilica of Our Lady Guadeloupe (11:57). A Mexican woman praying on her knees (12:29). The Basilica is gradually sinking (12:39). The University of Mexico's famous library (13:04). The tour exits the city along Paseo de la Reforma (13:37). A flamenco guitarist (14:03). An aerial shot pans over the city (16:33). Guatemalans perform a pagan ritual (17:41) in Chichicastenango. The holy man heads the ritual (18:13). The Central Plaza is jammed (19:03) with vendors selling goods (19:12). A man paints a mask (19:38) honoring the patron saint, St. Thomas. Dancers wearing freshly painted masks celebrate (19:50). Two men climb the flying pole (21:08). They swing from the top (21:24). Candles burn (22:29) within the Church of St. Thomas. Worshippers carry a tall Christ statue (23:35) in the procession headed for the church (23:40). They set off fireworks (25:13). The Easter Festival begins (26:25). The Antigua Easter Festival shows Roman ties (28:20). The procession pauses as prisoners from the local jail (29:50) cry for mercy. One prisoner is freed (30:19). The highway enters El Salvador (31:22). A polo game swings onto the screen (31:29). Sister Maria works for the social welfare arm of the Catholic Church (32:12). The poor visit the clinic of Lourdes (33:08). The dining room of Our Lady of Perpetual Health (34:27) is set up outside. The children drink milk with coffee and sugar (34:51) provided by the Food for Peace Plan (35:18). Prison near San Vicente (36:03). Guitars made by the prisoners for sale (36:17). On to Honduras (37:04) and the Copan ruins (37:25). The ball court (37:49) and death heads (38:07). The road goes to Nicaragua (39:47). Wheels spin in Masaya (39:53) to produce hemp. A fisherman pulls in his catch (40:32) in Lake Nicaragua. Women smoke and wash clothes (41:57). The border crosses into Costa Rica (42:15). Motorcycles run down the road for a bicycle race (42:19). Little league players carry their supplies (42:41). In San Jose (43:12) slum shacks are set aflame (43:31). Francisco Bolmarcich stretches for a handshake from a poor woman (43:52). Night life is explored at Monte Carlo (44:10). Smoke clouds billow up from Irazu (44:52). Two men stand by the rim showing its grandeur (45:30). The Bridge of the Americas (46:20) to Panama City (46:25). The French monument to Casco Viejo (46:48). The bust of French conqueror Ferdinand de Lesseps (46:54). A ship crosses the continental divide (47:46). An aerial view captures the locks (48:25). A car nears the village of Chepo (49:35). The film was produced by Lou Hazam (51:29). Uploaded for archival reasons only. All rights to the original content belong to the copyright holders.