Lupita
500 years of indigenous resistance are represented through the story of a Tzotzil Maya woman from Chiapas, who advocates for her community's rights.
Synopsis
500 years of indigenous resistance are represented through the story of a Tzotzil Maya woman from Chiapas, who advocates for her community's rights.
Synopsis
Lupita, a Tzotzil Maya woman from Chiapas, Mexico, advocates for indigenous rights following the Acteal massacre in 1997. As a spokeswoman for her community, she confronts issues of displacement and discrimination while fighting for justice and education. The film depicts her struggle to balance motherhood with activism, reflecting her commitment to a legacy of indigenous resistance that spans 500 years. Directed by Monica Wise Robles, the documentary runs for 21 minutes and addresses ongoing challenges faced by indigenous communities in Mexico.
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