The photograph was taken by Tom Holton in 2000. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. State of Fear, a project of Skylight Pictures, is a longform documentary film at the center of a multiplatform local/global strategic human rights and social justice campaign. Peru is a country of extreme contrasts: between the whites and the Indians, between the majestic and timeless beauty of the country and the horrific violence which engulfed it. State of Fear takes place in Peru, yet serves as a cautionary tale for a world engaged in a “global war on terror”. - The Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission Conclusions from its Final Report in downloadable PDF form. Military Justice replaced Civil authority, widespread abuses by the Peruvian Army went unpunished, and the terrorism continued to spread. Didn't this happen at a time when it is claimed the threat of terrorism in Peru was inexistent? Why does the film not even mention the other large rebel group in Peru at the time, the MRTA? Use the HTML below. Some of the characters were perpetrators, some were victims, and some unwitting accomplices; but all are people linked by extraordinary events that shook their world.Pamela YatesJanuary 2005. - A filmmakers commentary track. The oil company pays four men to deliver the supplies in two trucks. ", "Suppose you declared a war on terror and nobody won---or, to be more precise, everybody lost? - A slide show of photographs by Vera Lentz, the preeminent photographer that documented the human drama of political violence in Peru from 1980 to 2000. State of Fear dramatizes the human and societal costs a democracy faces when it embarks on a “war” against terror, a “war” potentially without end, all too easily exploited by unscrupulous leaders seeking personal political gain. The film dramatizes the human and social costs of a twenty- year politicized “war on terror” (1980-2000) in Peru, and its contemporary resonance in a post 9/11 world. It is also having an unexpected international impact. New Day Films is a filmmaker-run distribution company, providing social issue documentaries to educators since 1971. After the IFI screenings on 24 May 2014, a panel chaired by Mary Wilson will examine the impact of 'States of Fear' and its legacy. 'States of Fear' was written, produced and directed by the late Mary Raftery. It also contains some breathtaking scenery. - Interviews with Juan E. Mendez (President), Paul van Zyl (Director of Programs), and Lisa Magarell (Senior Fellow) of the International Center for Transitional Justice (The ICTJ served as consultants to the Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission and as advisors to State of Fear). Chicago International Documentary Film Festival, USA Won Film Critic's Award, Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, UK Won Audience Award, Amnesty International Film Festival, USA Won Audience Award, Council on Foundations, USA Won Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Film and Video, Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, USA Openings Film, Encuentro del Cine Latino Americano, Peru, Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, USA, Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada, A Case Study on State of Fear from the Center on Media & Social Impact. Despite these key points, the film is powerful and tells a fascinating story. Looking for some great streaming picks? - Links to internet resources that will keep the DVD-ROM current as a valuable human rights reference long into the future. State of Fear dramatizes the human and societal costs a democracy faces when it embarks on a war against terror, a war potentially without end, all too easily exploited by unscrupulous leaders seeking personal political gain. The Truth Commission granted Skylight Pictures access to its extensive testimonial evidence from 20 years of violence, as well as hundreds of hours of rarely seen archival material and thousands of exquisite still photographs that will help bring this timely story to an international audience, "State of Fear offers a more comprehensive view of Peru's battle against terrorism and for democracy. Portmarnock beach in October is the venue chosen to photograph contestants in the final of Miss Ireland. Around The Web | Powered by ZergNet ... Related Items. 1 of 2 people found this review helpful. The deluxe DVD edition includes: - 12 chapters with chapter running times to aid teaching and class planning. Do you have any images for this title? Whilst State of Fear makes for compelling viewing, in my opinion there were some glaring omissions. In 2000 this autocratic regime collapsed beneath the weight of its own corruption, and the new democratic government established a Truth and Reconciliation Commission that opened a door to the past, throwing light on the relentless violence that had engulfed this Andean nation for twenty years. “State of Fear” brings a new level of documentary storytelling to an epic tale of one nation’s journey through a war on terror. Nearly 70,000 civilians eventually died at the hands of Shining Path and the Peruvian military. The film follows events in Peru, yet it serves as a cautionary tale for a nation like the United States. I also thought more mileage could be made of Fujimori's accomplishments against terror, however flawed the last few years of his presidency were. See more awards » Photos. Add Image Add an image. With support from The Ford Foundation, the Sundance Documentary Fund, and the US Institute of Peace, Skylight Pictures has released this feature length documentary directed by Pamela Yates. 'States of Fear' was written, produced and directed by the late Mary Raftery. Eventually nearly 70,000 civilians died at the hands of the Shining Path and the Peruvian military.Old-fashioned police intelligence finally subdued the terrorist threat but Peruvian leaders continued to use the fear of terrorism to gut the democracy, making Peru a virtual dictatorship where a vast web of corruption replaced the rule of law.

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