The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt

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Colombian anti-corruption crusader Ingrid Betancourt believes “there is a price to pay for a woman who wants to live her life completely.” For Betancourt, that price is her own freedom. Elected to the House and Senate in Colombia in the 90s, Betancourt accused both Liberal and Conservative party politicians of a secret alliance with drug traffickers. During her 2002 campaign for president, Betancourt was kidnapped by FARC rebels, leftist guerillas originally armed by the warring liberals and conservatives, then betrayed by them when party elites made their peace. Every year, FARC kidnaps 1000 people for ransom and political gain. This film documents Betancourt’s heroic struggle to change a corrupt political system and her family’s decision to carry on with her presidential campaign in Ingrid’s absence. At the time of this writing, Betancourt remains a political prisoner.  MP

Directors

Karin Hayes, Victoria Bruce

Producers

Victoria Bruce, Karin Hayes

Release Year

2003

Festival Year

2004

Country

United States

Run Time

76 minutes