Past
Program: Truth and Reconciliation: Healing 20 Years of Political Violence in Perú.
Date: February-March, 2005
This program, hosted by the University of Virginia, was centered around a photographic exhibition, and included films, lectures, and discussions about the period of political violence in Peru between 1980-2000. The special guest was Professor Augusto Castro, who was Director of the Area of Reconciliation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Peru.
Complete Program
Paper Dove, Cine Club
2/16/2005, 7:00 - 9:30 PM, Casa Bolívar
Set during the Civil War that gripped Peru in the 1980s, Paper Dove is a film that succeeds in juxtaposing scenes of beautiful Andean landscapes with harsh and cruel images of armed political conflict. The protagonist, Juan, is an adolescent trying to survive the prevailing poverty in the Andean Zone of Peru, when he is forced to enter an adult world. He soon discovers the dark side of humanity when a group of revolutionary paramilitaries enters his town and recruits Juan to join their ranks. Juan is emotionally shocked, and struggles as he is indoctrinated by the group's leaders to fight for their political goals. Finally, Juan rebels, guided by his desire to live his own life and survive the conflict.
Professor Augusto Castro
Lecture and Debate
2/18/2005, University of Virginia, Clarke 108
Yuyanapaq: Remembering 20 Years of Political Violence in Peru (Photographic Exposition)
2/12/2005 - 3/16/2005, University of Virginia, Kaleidoscope, Newcomb Hall
The Wolf's Mouth, Cine Club
2/23/2005, 7:00 - 9:30 PM, Casa Bolívar
The Peruvian Military recovers control of a small Andean town that had been taken by the revolutionary group Shining Path.
The Roll of Young People in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Video, Presentation, and Discussion
3/2/2005
A Peruvian student describes his experience as a member of the work group of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Afterward, there will be a discussion and examination of the roll of students in the search for truth through active participation.
Cavalier Daily Article
Program: Terrorism in Peru: Aftermath
Date: February, 2006
Following the success of the exposition at the University of Virginia in 2005, SOLAC jointly carried out a similar exposition at the University of William and Mary in 2006. This exposition was made possible by the untiring efforts of Pamela Sertzen.
The organizations with whom we collaborated include: Sembrando Memoria (Perú), Hispanic Culture Organization, Chicas Latinas Unidas, Progressive Alliance, Roy R. Charles Center, Department of Sociology, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures - Hispanic Studies, Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Complete Program
Welcoming Reception and Video: "State of Fear"
2/13/2006, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Small 113
Documentary: "The Legal Defense Institute" and Film: "The Wolf's Mouth"
2/14/2006, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Morton 20
Documentary: "Waiting Room: Portrait of a Generation" and Film: "Paper Dove"
2/15/2006, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Small 113
Professor Augusto Castro
Lecture and Debate
2/16/2006, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Washington 201
Youth Participation in Work of The Commission of Truth and Reconciliation
Final Discussion with Ximena Castro and José Luis Incio
2/17/2006, 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Andrews 101
The Flat Hat Article