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The Last Colony (2015) is a English movie. Juan Agustin Marquez has directed this movie. Angel Collado -Schwarz,Rafael Cancel Miranda,Alfredo Carrasquillo,Carlos Colon de Armas are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2015. The Last Colony (2015) is considered one of the best Documentary,History,News movie in India and around the world.
In 1898, the United States invaded and colonized Puerto Rico as part of the Spanish American War. For over a century the people of Puerto Rico have maintained a polarizing debate on the STATUS ISSUE that has been front and center of the political discourse on the Island. Puerto Ricans (American citizens since 1917) constantly dispute between the options of Statehood, Independence and Commonwealth. On November 6, 2012 the people of Puerto Rico held the fourth plebiscite in the Island's history to try to redefine the political relationship with the United States. Weeks before the plebiscite vote, filmmaker Juan Agustín Márquez traveled back to his homeland and interviewed leading politicians, historians, sociologists, and economists to dissect the status debate in a multi-layered conversation about the pros and cons of each option on the ballot. His mission: To explain the status debate to the people of the United States, Congress and the President, and bring the American people up to ...
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The Last Colony (2015) Reviews
A look into the current status of the island of Puerto Rico
Most people are not fully aware of the difficult situation that is of the utmost conflict within the Puerto Rican society: the current colonial status. Since 1898, when the US invaded and took Puerto Rico from Spain, the small Caribbean island has sustained incessant years of US domination over everything. The documentary will demonstrate the different outcomes that Puerto Rico may face in the near future: independence, statehood, or the same colonial status. Along the way, one will listen and interpret the different arguments that most local party leaders advocate, which includes past governors, representatives, secretary of state, etc; and also one will hear arguments from historians and important political figures involved in the US government. Being from Puerto Rico myself, I highly recommend to all the viewers out there to regard this film and tell us honestly what should Puerto Rico do to offer us a better future.
The future of Puerto Rico
Juan Agustín Márquez is a well-known Puerto Rican Producer and Director of many Documentaries. He is a two-time Emmy Award winner whose films are based on social justice and education. Over a period of three years, he has produced and directed more than 120 films of Puerto Rico's top tourist attractions. His first feature length documentary, 100,000, based on Puerto Rico's overpopulation problem has won numerous awards.The film, The Last Colony by Juan Agustín Márquez, is a truly remarkable depiction of fighting for one's country. It exhibits the devotion and love that these citizens' have for what they believe their nation's status ought to be. Whether it should remain a commonwealth, receive its independence or acquire statehood. Juan captures this incredible experience from beginning to end and once again, has accomplished his goal and produced an authentic and riveting documentary.--Kristen Ross