My Latvia

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Content warning: Contains images of human bodies that have been maimed and murdered.

1960s documentary about the Soviet occupation of Latvia and the Baltic States, from the viewpoint of Albert Jekste, an expatriate Latvian filmmaker living in Canada, who narrates a description of Latvian history and culture and its struggle to resist being absorbed into the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Latvia was invaded in 1939 and forcibly assimilated into the USSR, yet continues throughout the 20th century to maintain its history and fight for independence. With extensive documentary footage of the Soviet invasion and its aftermath.

Can notes: "Property of Delaware County Committee on Patriotism" Leader notes: "My Latvia / $100.00" Titles: "As told by Albert Jekste..."

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Internet Archive, in Prelinger Archives

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Credit

Warner Pathé News

Language

English

Subtitles

English (automatic)

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