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201694 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Environmental Crime

Resurrection

201694 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A vibrant ecosystem once teeming with fish and colorful birds has been decimated by industrialization in El Salto, Mexico.

Environmental Crime

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Eugenio Polgovsky

Synopsis

A vibrant ecosystem once teeming with fish and colorful birds has been decimated by industrialization in El Salto, Mexico.

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Eugenio Polgovsky

Eugenio Polgovskydirector

Eugenio Polgovsky

Eugenio Polgovskywriter

Mara Polgovsky

Mara Polgovskywriter

María Guadalupe Hernándezcast

Graciela Gonzálezcast

Synopsis

El Salto, once vibrant with life, now faces the aftermath of industrialization at the site of the waterfall known as the Mexican Niagara. Fishermen who depended on the river for their livelihoods confront a stark reality as the ecosystem deteriorates. A family emerges as a focal point, fighting to restore their environment amid the ruins. Directed by Eugenio Polgovsky, "Resurrection" captures their struggle against the backdrop of environmental degradation and the lasting bond between the community and their natural resources.

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