Mineral or Life

Story of resistance and struggle of the native peoples of the state of Guerrero, Mexico, in the face of 21st century capitalist, extractivist projects.

37 min | Indigenous Resistance,Territory | 2017

Synopsis

This is the story of resistance and struggle of the native peoples of the state of Guerrero, Mexico, in the face of 21st century capitalist, extractivist projects. These peoples are the Na Savi, the Me’Phaa and the Nahuas, who defend their land and territory from the large Canadian and English mining companies that are supported by the federal government.

Artistic and technic data

Year: 2017
Duration: 37 min
Production: Ojo de tigre
Indigenous peoples: Me´Phaa,Na Savi,Nahuatl
Geographic area: Mexico
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Genre(s): Documentary