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201289 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Indigenous Histories Environmental Crime

The Ethnographer

201289 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

American ethnologist John Palmer marries into the Wichi community in Argentina and fights legal battles against corporations threatening their land.

Indigenous Histories Environmental Crime

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American ethnologist John Palmer marries into the Wichi community in Argentina and fights legal battles against corporations threatening their land.

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Ulises Rosell

Ulises Roselldirector

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John Palmer, an American ethnologist, marries into the Wichi community in Argentina's Chaco region. He takes on the role of advocate for their rights amid threats from corporations seeking to exploit their land. Palmer engages in legal battles to protect the Wichi territory and culture. The film addresses issues of indigenous rights and environmental concerns in Argentina. It presents Palmer's commitment to the community and the challenges they face in adapting to a sedentary lifestyle.

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