How a Folk Singer’s Murder Forced Chile to Confront Its Past | Retro Report

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[mariobastidas]

My father was among the tortured during the coup in Chile. He fled the country and i was 7yrs when the rest of the family rejoined him abroad. Visited Chile as a 12yr kid but when i was an adult he came forward and told me the horror he had to endure. I hated the country for a long time and have never visited again. This video brings me to tears to think about what he experienced along with so many others.

[macmeggo]

I've been living in Chile for three years, originally from the US. The experience of living here from 2017 - 2020 has been a journey, first just experiencing the beauty and culture of Chile... Then making a life here, and then experiencing the protests of 2019 followed by the pandemic in 2020. I have learned so much. Being a tourist is one thing, but living in another country opens your eyes to what is going on in the world. Recently I started having a desire to learn more about famous Chileans such as Pablo Neruda, Violeta parra, and Víctor Jara. It's both fascinating and extremely emotional. I appreciate this documentary and definitely feel the need to share it with friends in the US.

[amariluna]

Chileans never, ever imagined the horror and suffering that was going to be unleashed by the military dictatorship. I was a young 15 year girl when they violently took over and will never forget what I and thousands of Chileans saw and experienced. My father and uncle were also taken and kept in the stadium but luckily they survived. The wounds are still open because justice has not really been done. The US and the Chileans that supported the dictatorship have blood on their hands.

[patriciamcgeehan]

I was also in Santiago, Chile as a young school girl in the 70s. I will never forget the crimes, the horror. Nixon, ITT, Pepsi Cola financed the coup… Te amo Victor.

[madscience]

The fact that people still think that Allende was worse than Pinochet (Including the U.S. Government at the time) is absolutely sickening. I encourage you to do research on Colonia Dignidad if you disagree.

[jessebella]

Victor Jara is truly a testament to a man who died loving what he did and did so well. This is an unbounded and unsilenced legacy.

[dumindasamarawickrama]

I read his book called “unfinished song” it was so sad to say how they treated him while in custody.. totally inhuman. RIP

[octaviolove]

My father were one of the lucky ones that escaped the claws of Pinochet and fled Chile in -74. He ended up in Sweden alongside alot of his countrymen. Unfortunatelly he passed away a couple of years ago but I grew up with Victor Jaras music.

[pinguinomutante]

Con Víctor Jara en el Corazón, desde la Patagonia- Chile.

[woodman]

Damn she had to drag him to his grave and bury him herself. :(.

[ynelypelez]

Enjoy your analysis of a great artist like Víctor. I could tell that in every song he sang with pure feeling. What I like the most is that he was a humble person and committed to his people, one who does not give up on the obstacles that the path of life presented him with. For me he is an example to follow and a benchmark of Latin American music and culture. Victor may not be with us but he will continue in our hearts and we will gladly continue listening to his songs. I hope that over time artists who have Victor as a musical reference continue to emerge to continue creating a musical legacy defined by culture and sentiment. Definitely Victor was, is and always will be a milestone in Latin American music. PS: Greetings from an Ecuadorian born in Spain and lover of Latin American music

[s.wellington]

Reminds me of Dean Reed and his role as a cultural, musical “ambassador”. Cultural diplomacy at its best.
Thank you for producing such quality content. These stories are beyond valuable.

[arenelcolosal]

Beutiful video, thank you from Chile!

[leocousino]

Víctor Jara infinito y eterno. Siempre vivirás en el corazón del pueblo consciente.

[nancypaucar]

Thank you [R]. I like listening to history from any part of the world.

[RangaNayanajithSilva]

I was a little child the first time I heard about Victor Jara from my uncle. From that day l was been curious about this world we are living.

[jamesgoltz]

Good job telling this horrible story of injustice and cruelty.

[carolharris]

These are some clips from the fascinating documentary I saw about Victor Jara a few years ago, and the horror that the Chilean people experienced during that tragic time. One of the best documentaries I have ever seen.

[elnegro]

Barrientos needs to be dragged down to Chile and have him face his crimes... All of Chile knew who Victor Jara was and Barrientos says he didn't know who Victor was... BULLSHIT!!!

[mintyulip]

phenomenal report, hermoso video! victor siempre vive en nuestros corazones