Bear Story

https://vk.com/video244132350_171200778

La Historia de un Oso is an invention that tells the story of a bear that was taken away from his wife and son to perform in a circus. The authorities came one night and imprisoned many different animals for the circus and forced them to participate through torture and abuse. Many posters were made showing the bears act as a source of friendly entertainment, but during the act the bear escaped from the police and returned to his home to find his family. When he arrived, his home was destroyed, but he was reunited with his family in the end. The bear that created the show, however, did not get that happy ending because he never found his family. He uses this show to bring happiness to others on the streets and he finds comfort in the memory of his family and the joy he brings to strangers.

This film can be linked to the individuals killed, tortured, and displaced during the Pinochet regime. Families were disbanded and some individuals were never heard from again. The Chilean police under the orders of General Pinochet went into homes and kidnapped or killed everyone that were suspected of being in opposition to his government, but the propaganda showed this time as a reconstruction for Chile to reform it from its socialism under President Allende. The truth about this time and the involvement of foreign countries like the Unites States is still being uncovered and justice for the lives lost is still being sought after. I think this film does a good job of showing how Chileans are trying to move on from its disastrous history and find joy in the present while not forgetting the past. This is a good way to teach children about their history without being too graphic, and the reminder will help ensure that this does not happen again in the country.

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  1. UnknownDecember 26, 2017 at 8:57 PM

    I like how you pointed out that the bear story is a good way to teach children about their history in an appropriate way. I really liked the bear story and liked how it got the point across but wasn't too graphic, like you pointed out!

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