Costa Rica: Child of the Wind · 1988
Costa Rica: Child of the Wind (1988) is a Documentary film directed by Jim Burroughs, starring Raúl Juliá.
Documentary
Overview
In war-torn Central America there is a country with no dictator and no army, a country at peace with itself and its neighbors. It is the oldest democracy in Latin America. This film explores the history of Costa Rica and the reasons it has been able to exist as a neutral country firmly committed to social welfare and free elections. Costa Ricans live without an army, preferring to invest their resources in hospitals and schools rather than machine guns and tanks. The film explores the issue of Costa Rica's neutrality in the face of its dependence on U.S. aid.
Cast
Raúl Juliá
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What is "Costa Rica: Child of the Wind" about?
In war-torn Central America there is a country with no dictator and no army, a country at peace with itself and its neighbors. It is the oldest democracy in Latin America. This film explores the history of Costa Rica and the reasons it has been able to exist as a neutral country firmly committed to social welfare and free elections. Costa Ricans live without an army, preferring to invest their resources in hospitals and schools rather than machine guns and tanks. The film explores the issue of Costa Rica's neutrality in the face of its dependence on U.S. aid.
When was "Costa Rica: Child of the Wind" released?
Costa Rica: Child of the Wind was released in 1988.
Who stars in "Costa Rica: Child of the Wind"?
The cast includes Raúl Juliá.
