ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium 2019

Overview

ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium is a 2019 documentary film directed by Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt. The film examines the life and death of the Chilean protest singer and activist Victor Jara, who died during the country's dictatorship in 1973. Following his death, Jara became a significant symbol of Chile's political struggle. For many years, the murder of the musician was officially blamed on an official serving in the army of Augusto Pinochet. Now living in exile, that official attempts to exonerate himself of the crime. The documentary features appearances by individuals including Joan Jara, Pascale Bonnefoy, Joyce Horman, and Bono. The production, which has a runtime of one hour and four minutes, questions the circumstances surrounding the killing and investigates the identity of those responsible for the singer's death. The film was released on January 11, 2019. It serves as an exploration of the historical events surrounding the musician's demise and the subsequent efforts to uncover the truth behind the tragedy that occurred within the stadium.