Santiago Rising in the press

Since its release in January 2021, Santiago Rising has received very positive reviews. We will continuously update this page with regular press coverage of the film.

For press coverage in Spanish and languages other than English, click here.

English-language press coverage

The Internationalist: Santiago Rising – Progressive International, 17 April 2021

Santiago Rising: A Raw But Complete Insight Into Chile’s Estallido – Chile Today, 8 February 2021

Santiago Rising: a film by Nick MacWilliam – a burst of anger and hope – In Defence of Marxism, 8 February 2021

Santiago Rising: Documenting the Chilean ‘awakening’ from below – Green Left, 29 January 2021

Review – Santiago Rising – Red Pepper, 28 January 2021

Santiago Rising: interview with director Nick MacWilliam – Latin America Bureau, 28 January 2021

Santiago Rising: Review – Latin America Bureau, 28 January 2021

“Santiago Rising” shows how Chile got a new Constitution (interview with director Nick MacWilliam) – By Any Means Necessary, Sputnik, 25 January 2021

Santiago Rising: Review – Labour Hub, 17 January 2021

British filmmaker Nick MacWilliam is releasing his film on Chile’s social uprising of 2019 – The Canary, 15 January 2021

Film Review: Santiago Rising – The Morning Star, 12 January 2021