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Granito

Destinies intertwined by Guatemala's complex past, a documentary film becomes a catalyst for change, navigating the nation's turbulent history to shape its present.

The documentary "Granito: How to Nail a Dictator" tells the story of the 30-year struggle to bring Guatemalan ex-dictator Ríos Montt to justice for committing genocide against the country's Mayan population in the 1980s. The film reveals the events that led to Montt's indictment in 2012, making him the first former head of state to be tried in his own country for genocide.

Info about Granito

Studio(s): Skylight Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Sep 14, 2011

Production Countries: Guatemala, Spain, United States

Box Office Gross: $40,960.00

Genres:Crime, Documentary, War, History

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