Joan Jara

Joan Jara

Joan Jara is a British-Chilean dancer, activist, and widow of Chilean icon and folksinger Víctor Jara. Since his death, she dedicated herself to perpetuating the memory of him, his work, and his values. She wrote An Unfinished Song: The Life of Victor Jara in 1984, and founded the Víctor Jara Foundation.

  • Title: Joan Jara
  • Popularity: 0.426
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1927-01-01
  • Place of Birth: England
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  • Also Known As: Joan Alison Turner
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Joan Jara Movies

  • 1999
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    The Right to Live in Peace

    The Right to Live in Peace

    6.2 1999 HD

    A moving portrait of Chilean singer-songwriter and political activist Victor Jara (1932-73) that chronicles the life of the talented artist who was...

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  • 1975
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    Compañero: Victor Jara of Chile

    Compañero: Victor Jara of Chile

    1 1975 HD

    Joan Jara talks about the life and career of her late husband, folk singer Victor Jara.

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  • 2019
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    ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium

    ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium

    7.4 2019 HD

    For years, the murder of Chilean protest singer Victor Jara was blamed on an official in Pinochet's army. Now in exile, he tries to exonerate himself.

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  • 2011
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    Mentiras verdaderas

    Mentiras verdaderas

    5.5 2011 HD

    Daily interviews discussing the guest's personal lives and national contingency.

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