Three founding members of a fishing commune in Engabao, Ecuador, face threats from wealthy businessmen seeking to privatize their communal lands.
Synopsis
Three founding members of a fishing commune in Engabao, Ecuador, face threats from wealthy businessmen seeking to privatize their communal lands.
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Synopsis
In Engabao, Ecuador, three fishermen recount their struggles to protect communal land from wealthy businessmen. These businessmen aim to convert the fishing commune's territory into private property. The film follows the members' efforts to maintain their way of life amid ongoing land disputes. Personal stories illustrate the challenges they face and the impact on their community. Directed by Libertad Gills, the documentary runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2014.
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Why Watch
- Meet the founders of the Engabao fishing commune.
- Find out about land disputes affecting communal living.
- See how personal stories connect to communal survival.
Did You Know
- The film features three founding members of the fishing commune.
- Wealthy businessmen are threatening to convert communal lands into private property.
- The documentary runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2014.
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What is the duration of the documentary Comuna Engabao?
The documentary has a duration of 52 minutes.
Who directed the documentary Comuna Engabao?
The documentary was directed by Libertad Gills.
What challenges do the members of the fishing commune in Engabao face?
Members of the fishing commune face threats from wealthy businessmen who want to convert communal lands into private property.
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