The documentary A Promise to the Dead explores the themes of exile, memory, longing, and democracy through the words and memories of playwright/author/activist Ariel Dorfman. Born in Argentina and growing up in New York and Chile, Dorfman served as cultural advisor to socialist President Salvador Allende before fleeing Chile after the 1973 military coup.
A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman
A poignant exploration of exile, memory, and longing unfolds through the words and memories of playwright, author, and activist Ariel Dorfman, probing themes of democracy and the human experience.
