Machetero
Synopsis
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 ...
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MACHETERO Trailer www.machetero-movie.com
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-10-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- vagabond Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- vagabond Beaumont
- Original Score
- Ricanstruction
- Original Title
- Machetero
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Audio Visual Terrorism
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
vagabond Beaumont
vagabond Beaumont, Not4Prophet
Ricanstruction
Department Leadership Roster
vagabond Beaumont
Screenplay
vagabond Beaumont
Director
Not4Prophet
Writer
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What is Machetero about?
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 ...
Who directed Machetero?
Machetero was directed by vagabond Beaumont.
Who stars in Machetero?
The principal cast of Machetero includes Isaach de Bankolé, Not4Prophet, Kelvin Fernandez, Dylcia Pagan.
When was Machetero released and how long is it?
Machetero was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Machetero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Machetero was composed by Ricanstruction.