And just like that, Christmas is upon us. You probably still have the wishbone from your Thanksgiving turkey drying on the kitchen windowsill in preparation for the big snap, but if you look around your neighborhood or visit any social media platform, you know Christmas trees are up and homes decorated – some for weeks. […]
Over the last 50 years, Don Dellinger and his wife, Cindy, have kept their cafe running smoothly. But now, the Dellingers are looking to sell out. If they can find a buyer.
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“The Art of Political Murder” – Well crafted [MOVIE REVIEW]
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Protestors march against the assassination of Bishop Gerardi. Photo courtesy of HBO
“The Art of Political Murder,” directed by Paul Taylor, based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, is filmmaking in its highest form. This documentary will leave you breathless from the breadth and depth of its storytelling. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is life-changing, revealing unheard of cruelty as well as unbelievable bravery.
Guatemala endured a civil war from 1960 until 1996 led by its right wing military dictatorship against various leftist rebel groups supported by Mayan and Ladino peasants. Most of the military aggression was centered on the indigenous people and over 200,000 were killed or “disappeared.” Worth noting, although not mentioned in the film, the fervent anti-communism of the military government was supported financially by the United States throughout the war. It was a U.