When Two Worlds Collide
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When Two Worlds Collide

by Heidi Brandenburg, Mathew Orzel

Country / Year
Peru, USA, United Kingdom / 2016
Duration
103 Min.
Languages
Spanish
Subtitles
EnglishEnglish
GermanGerman
Genre
DOC: Social Interest & Politics
Tags
Documentary
Politics
Nature
Debut Feature
Direction
Heidi Brandenburg,
Mathew Orzel
Cast
Alberto Pizango,
Alan Garcia,
Simon Huipio,
Yehude Simon

A collision of two worlds: Peru’s president, Alan García, wants to strengthen Peru’s economy and its relationship with the USA by aggressively depleting his country’s resources. A change in the law allows foreign companies to buy and economically exploit pristine conservation areas. This leaves local indigenous communities losing their homes and facing ever-increasing health risks caused by environmental pollution. One of the largest ever protests by South American natives is instigated by the charismatic Alberto Pizango. But once the natives realize they are not being heard, the situation spirals out of control. Lives are lost on both sides as anger and destruction cast a dark shadow over the scenic Peruvian paradise.

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