Raul Castells is often seen as a modern-day Robin Hood in Argentina, a relentless force of nature fighting for the impoverished and marginalized. This warts-and-all portrait delves into the life of a man on a mission to change the world, providing a stark insight into the politics of poverty.
Born in Rosario, the same city that gave the world Che Guevara, Raul Castells embodies a spirit of rebellion and activism. He challenges the government and big business, taking drastic actions like invading buildings and occupying casinos to draw attention to his cause.
The roots of his activism lie in the economic upheaval of December 2001, when the Argentine government devalued the currency and froze people's savings. This economic crisis devastated the middle class, plunging them into the growing pool of unemployed and working poor. Today, 20 million Argentinians live below the poverty line, with 25% of children suffering from malnutrition and up to 17,000 dying each year from related causes. The average Argentinian struggles to find employment, housing, and a way to support their family.
"Raul, the Terrible" offers an intimate and unflinching look at Castells' life and mission. Through this portrait, we witness the harsh realities of poverty and the lengths one man will go to fight for justice.
Born in Rosario, the same city that gave the world Che Guevara, Raul Castells embodies a spirit of rebellion and activism. He challenges the government and big business, taking drastic actions like invading buildings and occupying casinos to draw attention to his cause.
The roots of his activism lie in the economic upheaval of December 2001, when the Argentine government devalued the currency and froze people's savings. This economic crisis devastated the middle class, plunging them into the growing pool of unemployed and working poor. Today, 20 million Argentinians live below the poverty line, with 25% of children suffering from malnutrition and up to 17,000 dying each year from related causes. The average Argentinian struggles to find employment, housing, and a way to support their family.
"Raul, the Terrible" offers an intimate and unflinching look at Castells' life and mission. Through this portrait, we witness the harsh realities of poverty and the lengths one man will go to fight for justice.
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00:00The Czech Casino is taken. We want 50,000 kilos of food.
00:27It's a tool for the peasants.
00:30Whoever wants to leave, let them go.
00:33The Casino is in the hands of the people of Chatea.
00:44We stay here, we work day and night, and we don't talk to anyone
00:49if it's not the governor.
00:51If you want to come and talk, first bring 50,000 kilos of food.
00:58If not, we won't go.
01:00We want to eat, we want to eat.
01:04What Raúl is doing is right.
01:07We have to get him out a little bit.
01:09So that he can start living like a peasant.
01:21The Czech Casino is in the hands of the people of Chatea.
01:45Comrades, give us 11,000 pesos.
01:51The Czech Casino is in the hands of the people of Chatea.
02:07The Casino is sensitive to these issues, so it collaborates with these people.
02:12But it's not a case of extortion or anything.
02:17I talked to the people as best I could.
02:20They asked me to collaborate.
02:22I talked to the managers of the company,
02:25and they agreed without a doubt.