Shiringa. Genocide and Resistance in the Amazon (Peru) by Wilton Martinez
Doc.Boston Documentary Film Festival
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1h 29m
An Amazonian artist descended from a nation massacred by rubber tappers meets the granddaughter of one of those caucheros. They share their traumatic memories and look for ways to heal and reconcile with a past that will not cease to disturb them.
Running time: 01:29:03
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