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Deep Dive: Blockade (2025)

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Blockade
Blockade follows land defenders and their allies as they oppose Law 97, a forestry reform that aimed to transfer control of the province's remaining forests to industrial interests. The documentary features footage from various blockades and camps, capturing the efforts of Indigenous groups to resist this legislation. The film documents how this resistance led to the government's withdrawal of the bill, marking a significant victory for the land defenders. Despite the importance of this event, the film notes that mainstream media largely overlooked the story, emphasizing the need for alternative narratives in environmental and Indigenous rights activism.

Why Watch

  • •See how Indigenous groups stopped Law 97.
  • •Find out about the overlooked victory against industrial forestry.
  • •Meet the land defenders fighting for their rights.

Did You Know

•Law 97 aimed to hand over the province's remaining forests to industry.
•The documentary features multiple blockades and camps across the province.
•Indigenous resistance was key in forcing the government to withdraw the bill.

Perfect For

Indigenous rights activistsEnvironmental advocatesForestry policy enthusiasts