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Movie Description
A reporter goes undercover to get a story on a safe haven for political prisoners, ultimately being forced to confront her own past while exposing the corrupt dealmaking in Third-World politics. Raul Julia's final film role.
Synopsis
When journalist Helen McNulty and her photographer boyfriend Jan are assigned to interview a Central American rebel leader, the two witness a brutal political protest. Taken prisoner by the secret police, Helen survives the abuse, but the thugs murder her boyfriend. When Helen, in a deep state of mourning, returns home, she attends a symposium for victims of political torture. There, she befriends Anna Lenke, a Holocaust survivor, who helps Helen overcome her suffering.
Film Notes
This was actor Raul Julia's last film. He died of cancer 6 days after shooting ended.
Shot on location in Toronto.
Additional cast: Falconer Abraham, Carlo D. Rota, James Kidnie, Tedd Dillon, Angel Jara, Ramon Marroquin, Henry Perez, Christian Vidosa, Bruce McFee, Dan Corby, Amanda Smith.
Originally broadcast on Showtime Sunday, Oct. 22, 8pm.
Industry Reviews
"...[Redgrave] achieves maximum effectiveness....Dern also excels..."
Variety - Emanuel Levy (06/19/1995)
Quotations
"One would save them, one would expose them, and one would betray them." -- marketing line for the film
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