Dawson Isla 10(2009)
After the 1973 coup that deposed Allende and brought Pinochet to power in Chile, the former members of his cabinet are imprisoned on Dawson Island, the world's southernmost concentration camp. Here these men are determined to survive and provide history with their testimony.
Movie: Dawson Isla 10
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Sergio Bitar
Teniente Labarca
José Tohá
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After the 1973 coup that deposed Allende and brought Pinochet to power in Chile, the former members of his cabinet are imprisoned on Dawson Island, the world's southernmost concentration camp. Here these men are determined to survive and provide history with their testimony.
Release Date
2009-09-11
Average
5.7
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
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Español
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