Machetero

2008, 1h 38min

Post 9/11 definitions, ideas and notions of terrorism are challenged in this highly controversial and experimental film. Machetero is an allegorical narrative that follows French journalist Jean Dumont, to a New York prison where he interviews Pedro Taino, a so-called "Puerto Rican Terrorist". Pedro is a self-described Machetero fighting to free Puerto Rico from the yoke of United States colonialism. He is obsessed with freedom, freedom for his country, his people and for himself. Jean questions Pedro about his decisions to use violence as a means to achieve that freedom. Jean utilizes a global perspective in questioning Pedro, referencing examples of achieving his goals through more peaceful means. However Jean soon finds that Pedro is well versed in liberation struggles from around the world and their debate over the use of violence as a catalyst for change escalates. As Jean and Pedro speak, another story unfolds. A ghetto youth grows up in the streets doing what he has to do to ...

"Machetero" — drama and crime movie produced in Puerto Rico and USA and released in 2008. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 38min. "Machetero" is not currently available to stream in Ireland. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: Puerto Rico, United States

Director:

vagabond Beaumont

Cast:

Isaach De Bankolé