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Joan Jara

England

Biography

Joan Jara is a British-Chilean dancer, activist, and widow of Chilean icon and folksinger Víctor Jara. Since his death, she dedicated herself to perpetuating the memory of him, his work, and his values. She wrote An Unfinished Song: The Life of Victor Jara in 1984, and founded the Víctor Jara Foundation.

Movies

For years, the murder of Chilean protest singer Victor Jara was blamed on an official in Pinochet's army. Now in exile, he tries to exonerate himself.

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ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium
2019

A moving portrait of Chilean singer-songwriter and political activist Victor Jara (1932-73) that chronicles the life of the talented artist who was imprisoned, tortured and machine-gunned by the country's dictatorship.

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The Right to Live in Peace
1999

Joan Jara talks about the life and career of her late husband, folk singer Victor Jara.

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Compañero: Victor Jara of Chile
1975

Daily interviews discussing the guest's personal lives and national contingency.

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Mentiras verdaderas
2011