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By Megan Andersen
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Tense, emotional docuseries about mysterious missing sub.
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ARA San Juan: The Submarine That Disappeared
What's the Story?
ARA SAN JUAN THE SUBMARINE THAT DISAPPEARED is the story of the Argentine Naval Submarine and its 44 crew members that vanished off the coast of Argentina on November 15, 2017 while conducting an exercise between the ports of Mar Del Plata and Ushuaia, Argentina. There are tearful accounts from relatives of the missing crew members who show frustration with the dismissive treatment and inconsistent information they received from the Argentine Naval Officers. A variety of leads are explored -- from the sea-worthiness of the craft, to human error, to potential attacks. Tensions mount as questions continue to remain unanswered and a series of suspicious events unfold.
Is It Any Good?
Viewers will appreciate learning about the purpose of submarine missions, the interviews with affected parties, and news clips that underscore the reality and humanity of the event. In ARA San Juan: The Submarine That Disappeared, the tearful, articulate accounts from the family members give the docuseries an emotionally charged and empathetic quality. The documentary is filmed in Spanish and available with subtitles or dubbed in English.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the empathy that drives people to spend hours of their time volunteering when a tragedy strikes, like the one in ARA San Juan The Submarine that Disappeared. When have feelings of empathy inspired you to work for change?
There are many opinions and speculations explored regarding the cause of the tragedy in this documentary. At what point is news voyeuristic?
The people who lost family members in this series show true courage when they speak about their loss. How can shows like this inspire courage in you?
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