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202690 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Uyariy

202690 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

An Andean woman sings a cappella in a parish in Juliaca, Puno, honoring the victims of a popular uprising on January 9, 2023.

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Javier Corcuera

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An Andean woman sings a cappella in a parish in Juliaca, Puno, honoring the victims of a popular uprising on January 9, 2023.

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Father Lucho stands outside his parish in Juliaca, Puno, after Mass. An Andean woman sings a cappella, her lyrics commemorating the victims of January 9, 2023. This date marks a popular uprising led by Indigenous communities in the region. The film presents personal stories and voices from those affected by the events surrounding this uprising. Through these narratives, it connects the past with the present struggles faced by the community.

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