Synopsis

A significant development for justice in Central America occurred recently when a Guatemalan court formally charged former dictator Efraín Rios Montt with genocide, relating to his devastating rule during the 1980s. Pamela Yates’ 1983 documentary, *When the Mountains Tremble*, played a crucial role in compiling the evidence that led to this indictment. *Granito: How to Nail a Dictator* recounts the remarkable story of how this film helped to shift the balance towards accountability.