Peruvian Film Documents Massacre of Indigenous Protesters
Peruvian Film Documents Massacre of Indigenous Protesters
"When Two World Collide" film poster.
Published 12 October 2016 (20 hours 31 minutes ago)
The award-winning documentary shows exclusive images of the armed conflicts and how the Indigenous leadership has so far escaped political persecution.
“When Two Worlds Collide,” a film that narrates the events that led to the “Baguazo” massacre in 2009 and its political and social aftermath, premieres in Lima, Peru Thursday.
The film presents a unique angle, focusing on the perspectives of the Indigenous people and others victims. These voices mainly blame the neoliberal Peruvian government for the 22 deaths and seek reconciliation.
The name Baguazo is derived from the Bagua area in the northeastern Amazonian region of Peru where the events took place. The case has become a symbol of Indigenous people protecting their environment and culture from free trade policies by a neoliberal government. The film crew was present during the events covering the protests but was not expecting such dramatic developments.
More:
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Peruvian-Film-Documents-Massacre-of-Indigenous-Protesters-20161011-0018.html
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