Posted on February 1, 2012 with 10 notes.
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LAS ABUELAS DE PLAZA DE MAYO AND THE SEARCH FOR IDENTITYThe U of O J School and The Latin American Studies Program are proud to present a special screening of this fantastic documentary film. “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo” tells the story of a group of Argentinean grandmothers and their 35 year search for their missing grandchildren, who are believed to have been stolen by the government. At least 10,000. and some estimate over 30,000 dissidents of the military dictatorship were kidnapped, tortured and killed during Argentina’s “Dirty War” (1976-1983). They became known as Los Desaparecidos - The Disappeared. Some of the women were pregnant or were new mothers when they were captured, and the infants ended up in the homes of government officials and others sympathetic to the regime. Those parents changed the babies’ names, birthdates, and everything about them. Today, Las Abuelas has located more than 100 of the missing children, many of whom have no knowledge of their past nor of their true identities. Some 400 still remain. This sounds like a truly riveting documentary worth taking a look at. If you’re interested check it out! “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo” will be playing Tuesday, Feb. 28th at 6PM in Lawrence Hall - Room 177. Admission is FREE. Introductory remarks will be provided by Professor Carlos Aguirre, Director of Latin American Studies at the U of O. For more info on the film check out the official website: www.searchforidentitydocumentary.com

LAS ABUELAS DE PLAZA DE MAYO AND THE SEARCH FOR IDENTITY

The U of O J School and The Latin American Studies Program are proud to present a special screening of this fantastic documentary film. “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo” tells the story of a group of Argentinean grandmothers and their 35 year search for their missing grandchildren, who are believed to have been stolen by the government. At least 10,000. and some estimate over 30,000 dissidents of the military dictatorship were kidnapped, tortured and killed during Argentina’s “Dirty War” (1976-1983). They became known as Los Desaparecidos - The Disappeared. Some of the women were pregnant or were new mothers when they were captured, and the infants ended up in the homes of government officials and others sympathetic to the regime. Those parents changed the babies’ names, birthdates, and everything about them. Today, Las Abuelas has located more than 100 of the missing children, many of whom have no knowledge of their past nor of their true identities. Some 400 still remain.

This sounds like a truly riveting documentary worth taking a look at. If you’re interested check it out! “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo” will be playing Tuesday, Feb. 28th at 6PM in Lawrence Hall - Room 177. Admission is FREE. Introductory remarks will be provided by Professor Carlos Aguirre, Director of Latin American Studies at the U of O. For more info on the film check out the official website: www.searchforidentitydocumentary.com

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