Petro

  • 0 10
  • 2023
  • 98min

A former guerrilla’s presidential run sparks hope and division in Colombia. This insightful documentary follows Gustavo Petro’s campaign as the nation confronts its past and questions its future.

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OFFICIAL SELECTION: Slamdance Film Festival

Petro - One man’s rise, a nation’s reckoning

In a country still marked by violence and inequality, this doc chronicles the historic and polarizing campaign of Gustavo Petro, the former guerrilla who challenges Colombia’s traditional power structures with a message of social justice and transformation.

s supporters rally and critics resist, the film dives deep into the political and emotional fault lines dividing the nation. A riveting portrait of democracy under pressure, Petro explores what happens when change becomes a real possibility—and what it costs to pursue it.

Sean Mattison
Sean Mattison Director

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