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202389 minPGdocumentary

Water for Life

202389 minPGdocumentary

Three community leaders in Chile, Honduras, and El Salvador confront the challenges of water rights and resource extraction in their regions.

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Will Parrinello

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Three community leaders in Chile, Honduras, and El Salvador confront the challenges of water rights and resource extraction in their regions.

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Will Parrinellodirector

Sarah Kasswriter

Diego Luna

Alberto Curamilcast

Francisco Pinedacast

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In Chile, Honduras, and El Salvador, three community leaders confront the challenges of water rights and resource extraction. Their stories reveal the tension between Indigenous beliefs and the demands of industry. Each leader navigates local struggles, advocating for their communities while facing powerful interests. The documentary runs for 89 minutes and presents a critical look at how water access shapes lives and livelihoods in these regions.

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