Search for Identity: Reflections on Human Rights Abuses During Argentina's "Dirty War"

Summary: Tens of thousands of individuals were arrested, tortured, and killed during Argentina's "Dirty War" from 1976-1983, which then U.S. President Jimmy Carter protested by withdrawing U.S. economic and military support. This Conversation starts with the 45-minute documentary "Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity," which describes efforts to track down grandchildren missing as a result of the atrocities. A discussion featuring central figures in the film follows, led by President Carter, whose focus on human rights continues today through The Carter Center. Panelists include former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Dr. Charlie Tuggle, producer of "Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity", Hodding Carter, former U.S. assistant secretary of state for public affairs, Tex Harris, and former U.S. Embassy officer in Argentina, Bob Cox, former editor of the English-language Buenos Aires Herald. Dr. Jennifer McCoy, director of the Carter Center's Americas Program, moderates.