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198150 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Papaloapan

198150 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The construction of the Miguel Alemán and Cerro de Oro dams displaced the Mazatec and Chinantec populations, forcing their resettlement.

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The construction of the Miguel Alemán and Cerro de Oro dams displaced the Mazatec and Chinantec populations, forcing their resettlement.

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Luis Mandokidirector

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Luis Mandoki presents a visual account of the resettlement of communities affected by the Miguel Alemán and Cerro de Oro dams in Mexico. The construction of the Miguel Alemán dam took place between 1951 and 1957, while Cerro de Oro was built from 1974 to 1989. The film features statements from affected individuals, illustrating the challenges faced by the Mazatec and Chinantec populations as they navigated displacement and loss of homeland. The narrative addresses the human cost of these large-scale projects.

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