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199153 minPGdocumentary

Colonialism Indigenous Histories

Five Centuries Later

199153 minPGdocumentary

Five centuries after European colonization, Indigenous peoples in Guatemala and Bolivia confront their uncertain future.

Colonialism Indigenous Histories

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Germán Gutiérrez

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Five centuries after European colonization, Indigenous peoples in Guatemala and Bolivia confront their uncertain future.

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Germán Gutiérrez

Germán Gutiérrezdirector

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Indigenous leaders in Guatemala and Bolivia reflect on their histories and futures five centuries after European colonization. They discuss the lasting effects of colonization on their communities. The film captures their voices as they confront issues of identity, culture, and survival. It presents a critical look at the ongoing challenges faced by these groups in a changing world. The documentary runs for 53 minutes and was released in 1991.

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