The People's Drug Lord (Video)

Medellin Traveler says on Mar 17, 2009, 18:06:

This short documentary portrays the duality of Pablo Escobar's character through the eyes of the people he helped out of poverty and through the eyes of the government who exposed him as a murderous druglord. Fabio Castillo, a journalist who has been investigating Escobar's life and story for the last thirty years shares his findings.

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Simon says on Mar 17, 2009, 18:11:

FOK PABLO!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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Catfish35 says on Mar 17, 2009, 18:16:

Hey MT,
How is it going..good to see you, hope all is well...thanks for the vid.!

Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

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Pappassito (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 17, 2009, 18:25:

quantum says on Mar 17, 2009, 18:29:

Great video MT. Really demonstrates the radically contrasting ways in which this man was seen. Seems to depend on what side of the financial divide u find yourself.........this ones for the archives!

quantum

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Cheers Terry says on Mar 17, 2009, 18:39:

Here's another shot of the "keeper of the grave" who appears in the video. Some pals interviewed him for another documentary. He was quite the character...

Cheers,
Terry

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poco says on Mar 17, 2009, 18:46:

Quote: financial divide u find yourself.
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No, simple ignorance, how long you've been steeped in poverty and how much was self inflicted.

Colombian Chickens are crowing about the new President of the U.S. who will assure that From each according to their ability to each according to their need.

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Medellin Traveler says on Mar 17, 2009, 19:02:

Good to see some people enjoyed the short documentary. The "keeper of the grave" is a great guy who is always ready to share with you his many stories as well as answer any questions you may have about the violent times. Whether you like Pablo Escobar or not he will always be a part of Colombia. Don't forget to tip the "keeper of the grave" after your visit to Montesacro cemetary.

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whitewidow says on Mar 17, 2009, 19:24:

Thanks for the post, MT. Interesting as usual.

Great vid! Good work! Despicable man. Unfortunate for Colombia as a whole.

I'm no doper! I just play one on TV.

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dwmte7 says on Mar 17, 2009, 19:25:

amigo....gracias por el video. it's always nice to see you(read you) when you come around...don't put so much time inbetween visits.

douglas

patriarch

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Catfish35 says on Mar 17, 2009, 21:52:

Yes.."The Keeper" taxed me also. I had a special interest in seeing Pablo's grave and found the "The Keeper" very informational and entertaining as well..

Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

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