CHECKMATE OPERATIVE (Operación Jaque)

Colombia
Documentary detailing the operations and testimonies of Colombian military men who participated in “Checkmate Operative,” the plan that allowed Ingrid Betancourt, 3 Americans and other 11 hostages to be rescued from the guerrilla on July 2, 2008 DIR Alvaro García for National Geographic, DIR Alvaro García, Colombia/USA, 2008, 55 min.

About the Film Director: Álvaro García
Producer: Corine Simonsini for National Geographic
Release Year: 2008
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 55 min

Plot: Documentary detailing the operations and testimonies of Colombian military men who participated in “Checkmate Operative,” the plan that allowed Ingrid Betancourt, 3 Americans and other 11 hostages to be rescued from the guerrilla on July, 2008.