From the Shadows
TERRORIST or terrifying?
by Leopoldo Thumb / THE NATION
More that "Mericrismas Peni" makes apology for terrorism because the work is made Molotov cocktails and discuss a plan to burn the Christmas tree in the plaza of Temuco. But no. This "weapon" that the law put on the same level as a knife or a gun, only symbolizes burning hearts that there is still capable of engaging with important struggles which agitate the country.
Public Theater Company, directed by Patricia Artes ("Misfortune workers"), sets this show its position on the so-called "Mapuche problem." And it does so through the characters they play Christian Lagreze, Javiera Muñoz Zeme and Martin, who denounce police repression in communities, along with supporting their struggle for land, dignity and recognition as a nation. During these preparations Christmas they offer an intense political debate stage that reveals his convictions and contradictions as young Chileans.
Nothing and no one is innocent seems to say this show winner Fondart: transnational or finances or marketing Pascuero tree that dominates the festival. Chilean justice nor repressed viciously racist communities and their organizations
Work on the set that is held in a serious writing (Pablo Paredes, Public Theater) giving reasons and seek explanations for current and former conflict, without falling in the pamphlet or messianism. A production that stimulates the daily dialogue, action and feelings which the word and work of young people acquire meaning and value.
