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202370 minGdocumentary

Bila Burba

202370 minGdocumentary

Hundreds of participants reenact the 1925 Dule Revolution, a successful uprising by the Gunadule people against the Panamanian government's repression.

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Hundreds of participants reenact the 1925 Dule Revolution, a successful uprising by the Gunadule people against the Panamanian government's repression.

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Duiren Waguadirector

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Duiren Wagua, a member of the Gunadule, captures the annual reenactment of the Dule Revolution in northern Panama. This event commemorates the 1925 uprising when the Gunadule resisted the Panamanian government's efforts to suppress their culture. Over three days of fighting, they secured their autonomy. The documentary features descendants of the revolutionaries reflecting on the motivations behind the uprising and the events that unfolded, preserving a vital part of their heritage.

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