“Lara”, the documentary about the first politician murdered by Pablo Escobar, premieres in New York

On April 30, 1984, the murder of Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, the Minister of Justice, was recorded, revealing that Pablo Escobar was not a businessman, who at that time was replacing one of the representatives to the Chamber, but a dangerous drug trafficker, which led the Antioquian to order hitmen in revenge to end the politician’s life.

This event marked the beginning of Escobar and the Medellín cartel’s war against the Colombian State.a conflict that has caused thousands of deaths in Colombia, which has been identified for several years as one of the most dangerous countries in the world.

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40 years have passed since the death of Lara Bonilla, so the production companies View, Redrebel Films UK and the company Benelux citizens They made a documentary in honor of the Colombian politician and his son Jorge Lara, who died in March 2022 as a result of bacteria that seriously affected him..

Lara: The man who tried to save Colombia, is the name of the audio-visual album which will be shown for the first time on Saturday, October 19 at the twelfth Chelsea Film Festival, which will be held at the Regal Union Squarein New York.

This documentary was directed by multiple Emmy Award winner Mags Gavan.who will hold a press conference in which she will reveal what motivated her to undertake this project and the emotional aspects she left behind, because in this way she learned fully about the problems that occurred in Colombia in the 80s and 90s.

As for the special film, the description reveals that it “tells the true story behind the life of former Colombian Minister of Justice Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, who bravely exposed the infamous Pablo Escobar.” The story follows his son, Jorge Lara Restrepo, who, when left in exile, embarks on a heroic mission to uncover the corruption that has plagued his homeland and the powerful people who was once linked to Escobar.”

In addition, The acts of forgiveness that Jorge Lara did with Juan Pablo Escobar, the son of the drug trafficker who apologized for his father’s victims, are also shown.which for the director represented an effort by his key figures “to show the children of Colombia that a brighter and more peaceful future is possible.”

“Through this film, we aim to shed light on the importance of peace and understanding, even amidst the shadows of violence and corruption. “We invite everyone in New York to join us for this special screening and be part of a conversation that can spark change,” said Gavan.

Jorge Lara died in 2022 – credit given to Infobae Colombia

In communication with Infobae ColombiaAlejandro Muñoz Prieto, who was one of Jorge Lara’s close friends, remembered that he himself walked to make recordings and conferences in different parts of the world.

“Jorge’s life was not easy, with the surname Lara marking him, he was always a typical bearer of noble causes, he always worked to solve his father’s murderers and show that there is a way ‘ in reconciliation. We learned about his struggles and that he was always clear that forgiveness was the way for Colombia to heal its wounds.“.

Personally, Muñoz Prieto remembered him as a person with a strong character, but he said that those who knew him deeply understood why he was like that.

“He stood out for being very vocal, he wanted to make results all the time, he spoke four languages, he was a handsome man, he had a wide knowledge of the country, He was a very creative person with a strong temperament, which caused many to criticize him without knowing it.“.