Producer, James Beveridge ; executive producer, Nicholas Balla ; script, John Harbron, Douglas Tunstell ; editing, Dennis Sawyer, Margaret Ellis ; sound editing, Robert Fleming, Marguerite Payette ; re-recording, Ron Alexander, Roger Lamoureux ; commentary, William Weintraub.

Recorded 1963.

From Cuba to Argentina--a review of the history of this rich sub-continent and its aspiring but impoverished people. Once vassals of Spain or Portugal, these Americans hope for better things. Why is there instability? What causes the constant ferment? The film shows the proud history of twenty republics and their growing unrest.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2023-08-10).