Roger Ebert reviews Innocent Voices

“There have been several movies about civil wars in Latin America. In “Innocent Voices,” the government is being given American funds to fight the communist-led guerrillas. In Haskell Wexler’s “Latino” (1985), the Contras are given American funds to fight the government. In Oliver Stone’s “Salvador” (1986), a cynical journalist tries to cover both sides.

What sets “Innocent Voices” apart from these films is its resolute point of view through the eyes of Chava. He has no political opinions. His uncle is with the guerrillas, so he supports his uncle as he would a football team, and he fears the government because he does not want to be taken into the army. But he sees these choices as events in his own life, and has no larger knowledge of their meaning.”

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