"Machuca" is a powerful and poignant drama that explores the complexities of social class and political unrest in 1973 Chile. Through the eyes of 12-year-old Gonzalo Infante, the film delves into the tumultuous period of social change, as a Marxist government rises to power and wealthy families become increasingly afraid of the socialist movement. Against this backdrop, Gonzalo forms an unlikely friendship with Pedro Machuca, a boy from a poor family who is attending Gonzalo's private school as part of a social integration project. As their friendship deepens, they become embroiled in the political turmoil, selling flags and cigarettes at street demonstrations and witnessing the tension and cruelty within their own families. But as the political unrest escalates, their friendship is put to the test, leading to a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking climax. With its strong performances, vivid cinematography, and powerful themes, "Machuca" is a movie that will leave you moved and inspired.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Machuca include American Beauty, The Blind Side, Pay It Forward, Something the Lord Made, The Ron Clark Story, Fight Club.

Machuca was released in theaters on February 24, 2004.