Invasion (2014 film)


Invasion is a 2014 Panamanian documentary film written and directed by Abner Benaim about the 1989 US invasion. It was selected as the Panamanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. It was the first time that Panama submitted a film for the Best Foreign Language Oscar.

Plot

The film interviews many Panama residents who were affected by the invasion of Panama in 1989. The film also interviewed Manuel Noriega, which was very controversial to some of the viewers, as he was serving a life sentence.

Reception

The film won the Best Documentary Audience Award, and the MasterCard Central America and Caribbean Audience Award, at the Panama film festival.