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202420 minGdocumentary

Indigenous Histories Environmental Crime

Agos

202420 minGdocumentary

Nanay Conching has led the Dumagat people's fight against the Angat Dam construction since the Marcos Sr. regime.

Indigenous Histories Environmental Crime

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Nanay Conching has led the Dumagat people's fight against the Angat Dam construction since the Marcos Sr. regime.

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Ally Sangadirector

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Nanay Conching stands at the forefront of the Dumagat people's fight against the Angat Dam construction. Since the regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., she has led efforts to protect her community's land and rights. The documentary captures her leadership and the ongoing resistance of the Dumagat against the dam's impact on their lives. Set in the Philippines, "Agos" presents a 20-minute account of their struggle and determination to preserve their heritage.

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