Chileans of the North PG
On 11 September 1973 a violent coup in Chile overthrew the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende. What followed was nearly 17 years of repression in which the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet transformed the country.
More than 2,000 Chilean exiles came to the UK, and over 300 refugees were welcomed to Sheffield and Rotherham, aided by a network that included the Chile Solidarity Campaign, Trade Unions and the World University Service.
Chileans of the North explores the story of the refugees who made a new home in South Yorkshire. The participants share what happened at the time of the coup and its aftermath, what it was like to start a new life in the UK, and how activism and solidarity brought a community together.
Told through first-hand stories, archive material and music, it’s a story that spans two continents and 50 years.
- Director
- Chris Paul
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2023
- Duration
- 1 hour 22 minutes
- Language
- English, Spanish
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