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Media, Memory, and Human Rights in Chile This page intentionally left blank Media, Memory, and Human Rights in Chile Kristin Sorensen media, memory, and human rights in chile Copyright © Kristin Sorensen, 2009. Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2009 978-0-230-61283-9 All rights reserved. First published in 2009 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN® in the United States—a division of St. Martin‘s Press LLC, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010 Where this book is distributed in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, this is by Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited, registered in England, company number 785998, of Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS. Palgrave Macmillan is the global academic imprint of the above companies and has companies and representatives throughout the world. Palgrave® and Macmillan® are registered trademarks in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other countries. ISBN 978-1-349-37738-1 ISBN 978-0-230-62213-5 (eBook) DOI 10.1057/9780230622135 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available from the Library of Congress. A catalogue record of the book is available from the British Library. Design by Scribe Inc. First edition: June 2009 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is dedicated to the memory of Ana Luisa Rojas Castañeda and Inelia Hermosilla Silva. They dedicated their lives to seeking truth and justice for the disappearance of their sons and never received truth or justice. They are my inspiration. Este libro está dedicado a la memoria de Ana Luisa Rojas Castañeda e Inelia Hermosilla Silva. Ellas dedicaron sus vidas a buscar la verdad y la justicia por la desaparición de sus hijos y nunca recibieron ni la verdad ni la justicia. Ellas son mi inspiración. This page intentionally left blank Contents Acknowledgments ix 1 Introduction 1 2 Television: Self-censorship, Sensationalism, and Structured Absences 29 3 Documentaries and Contested Historical Memories 57 4 The Machuca Phenomenon 75 5 Print Media: Significant Discourses If You Know Where to Look 105 6 Public Protests: Responding to Silences and Omissions 133 7 Conclusion 143 Notes 153 Bibliography 159 Index 179 This page intentionally left blank Acknowledgments This book was produced with the support of many people. First, I wish to thank María Rebeca Cartes, who, through sharing her life experiences, introduced me to Chile and its recent history. Without her, I would never have embarked on this research. I also thank Liliana Mason for believing in the importance of this project and motivating me to finish the book. An earlier version of this book first appeared as my doctoral dis- sertation at Indiana University. My adviser and dissertation director, Professor Barbara Klinger, was an invaluable source of encourage- ment. She also serves, with her commitment, professionalism, and integrity, as a role model for me as I continue in my career. The other three members of my advisory committee receive my deep grati- tude as well. Professor Michael Curtin encouraged my international media research, especially in the context of postrepressive regimes. Professor Darlene Sadlier ensured that I was well read in Latin Ameri- can cinema and encouraged me to position my work in relation to this area that deserves more academic and popular attention. In Profes- sor Emeritus Russell Salmon, I found a kindred spirit whose love for Chile and concern for what Chileans had suffered under the Pinochet dictatorship, as well as the role that our own U.S. government had played in Chile’s affairs, was as deep as mine. The staff, faculty, and graduate students of Indiana University’s Department of Communi- cation and Culture supported me in multiple ways throughout my project. I received support from Indiana University’s Graduate and Professional Student Organization and Indiana University’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Since finishing my degree and arriving at Bentley University as an assistant professor in the Department of Global Studies, I have received generous support, especially through the Valente Center for the Arts and Sciences Research Fellowship, Bentley’s summer research grants, and the Dean’s Fund for International Travel. Thanks go to my dozens of friends and colleagues and hundreds of students who make Bentley such a wonderful place to work.
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