

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.
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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.
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2017
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Spanish
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English
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