Hidden in Plain Sight (2003)

78% of critics liked it
(9 reviews)
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An insightful examination of the controversial School of the Americas, director John Smihula's Hidden in Plain Sight offers a rare look inside the U.S.-based military training school where such notorious figures as Manuel Noriega learned their trade. Over the course of its history, the Fort Benning,… More An insightful examination of the controversial School of the Americas, director John Smihula's Hidden in Plain Sight offers a rare look inside the U.S.-based military training school where such notorious figures as Manuel Noriega learned their trade. Over the course of its history, the Fort Benning, GA, school for Latin soldiers has provided training for more than 60,000 military personnel. Hidden in Plain Sight is narrated by actor and political activist Martin Sheen. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 11 min.
Directed By: Director John H. Smihula, Mark Street
Genres: Documentary, Drama, Special Interest

In Theaters: Nov 7, 2003 Wide
Studio: 7th Art Releasing

Critic Reviews

V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Anti-Army propaganda rather than a balanced piece of reporting.
Dave Kehr, New York Times
[Hidden in Plain Sight] brings together material from several politically engaged films about the government's activity in Latin America, creating a sort of anthology of atrocity.
Joshua Land, Village Voice
Compelling.
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter
A worthy title for cable nets scheduling hard-hitting documentary fare.
Maria Garcia, Film Journal International
Won't sway anyone on the right, and for those on the left, in its narrow aim of tripping up General LeMoyne and his ilk, it is frustratingly naive.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An informative and necessary political documentary.
Ken Fox, TV Guide's Movie Guide
The evidence [Smihula's] well-researched documentary presents -- including on-camera horror stories told by those who claim personal victimization by SOA graduates -- is, to say the least, troubling.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Hidden in Plain Sight is a hard-hitting documentary about the U.S. Army's School of the Americas.
Eric Campos, Film Threat
If you're one of those Americans who can't find enough reasons to be pissed off at our government, here's another one for ya.

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