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What is democracy?
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What is democracy?

1971-01-01 · 41 min · ★ 10.0

Documentary · Animation

A political documentary that critically examines Colombian democracy, the 1970 elections, and the role of domestic and foreign elites in shaping the balance of power, questioning the extent to which the political system truly represents the will of the people.

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Directors
Carlos Álvarez Núñez
Production companies
Fundación Latinoamericana Camilo Torres Restrepo
Countries
Colombia
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Released

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