What Happens at the End of Social Genocide?

After the fall of the military dictatorship in 1983, successive democratic governments launched a series of reforms purporting to turn Argentina into the world's most liberal and prosperous economy. Less than twenty years later, the Argentinians have lost literally everything: major national companies have been sold well below value to foreign corporations; the proceeds of privatizations have been diverted into the pockets of corrupt officials; revised labour laws have taken away all rights from employees; in a country that is traditionally an important exporter of foodstuffs, malnutrition is widespread; millions of people are unemployed and sinking into poverty; and their savings have disappeared in a final banking collapse. The film highlights numerous political, financial, social and judicial aspects that mark out Argentina's road to ruin.

Fernando E. Solanas's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Mick Jagger (Self (archive footage))'s journey. Less than twenty years later, the Argentinians have lost literally everything: major national companies have been sold well below value to foreign corporations; the proceeds of privatizations have been diverted into the pockets of corrupt officials; revised labour laws have taken away all rights from employees; in a country that is traditionally an important exporter of foodstuffs, malnutrition is widespread; millions of people are unemployed and sinking into poverty; and their savings have disappeared in a final banking collapse.

How Does Mick Jagger (Self (archive footage))'s Story End?

• Mick Jagger: Mick Jagger's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Fernando E. Solanas delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 2h 0m runtime.
• Keith Richards (Self (archive footage)): Keith Richards's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Ronnie Wood (Self (archive footage)): Ronnie Wood's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Social Genocide Mean?

Social Genocide concludes with Fernando E. Solanas reinforcing the documentary themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Mick Jagger leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.