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Costa Rica: Child of the Wind
| Length: | 58 min |
| Released: | 1988 |
| Ages: |
High School College Adult |
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In war-torn Central America there is a country with no dictator and no army, a country at peace with itself and its neighbors. It is the oldest democracy in Latin America. This film explores the history of Costa Rica and the reasons it has been able to exist as a neutral country firmly committed to social welfare and free elections. Costa Ricans live without an army, preferring to invest their resources in hospitals and schools rather than machine guns and tanks. The film explores the issue of Costa Rica's neutrality in the face of its dependence on U.S. aid.
"An informative, timely exploration of Central American affairs... Recommended." - Landers Film Reviews
"Focuses on a democracy holding its ground amid the crossfire of Central American tumult... presents a balanced view." - Booklist
"Focuses on a democracy holding its ground amid the crossfire of Central American tumult... presents a balanced view." - Booklist
Red Ribbon, American Film and Video Festival, 1988
