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202510 minPGdoc-short

Social Inequality Historical Events

We are on the map

202510 minPGdoc-short

Residents of La Estrella neighborhood gather to share stories about its origins, construction, and the challenges they faced in Ciudad Bolívar.

Social Inequality Historical Events

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Santiago Rodríguez

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Residents of La Estrella neighborhood gather to share stories about its origins, construction, and the challenges they faced in Ciudad Bolívar.

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Santiago Rodríguez

Santiago Rodríguezdirector

Carlos Enrique Montoyacast

Fustino Mora Serenocast

María Stela Buitragocast

Mariana Joya Milláncast

Synopsis

Residents of the La Estrella neighborhood gather to share stories about their community. They recall the neighborhood's origins and discuss its construction. Conversations reveal the organization of basic needs and the effects of social cleansing. These reflections provide insight into the history of Ciudad Bolívar. The film runs for 10 minutes and was released in 2025.

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