School of Assassins: Exposing the Fort Benning Army School's Role in Latin America (1996)

The documentary sheds light on the notorious Fort Benning army school in Georgia, where Latin American military and police personnel have been trained to become some of the most egregious violators of human rights in the hemisphere. The film offers a compelling analysis of the school's history, its training methods, and the horrific consequences of its graduates' actions.

Through interviews with survivors of torture, family members of victims, human rights activists, and whistleblowers, the film uncovers the school's role in supporting the most brutal regimes in the region. It also exposes the complicity of the US government and military officials in perpetuating this system of repression and violence.

The interview with Jill Jarboe, a member of the Guatemala Support Network, provides a personal perspective on the devastating impact of the school's graduates on the people of Guatemala. She shares stories of individuals who have been kidnapped, tortured, and killed by military and police forces trained at Fort Benning. She also highlights the important work being done by human rights organizations to hold these perpetrators accountable and to advocate for justice for the victims.

Despite widespread public outcry and evidence of human rights abuses, the army continues to defend the school's curriculum and to train military and police personnel from Latin America. The documentary and interview make a powerful case for the urgent need to shut down the School of the Americas and to hold accountable those responsible for its crimes against humanity.