Choropampa, the price of gold

A devastating mercury spill by the world’s richest gold mining corporation transforms a quiet peasant village in Peru’s Andean mountains into a hotbed of civil resistance. A courageous young mayor emerges to lead his people on a quest for health care and justice. But powerful interests conspire to thwart the villagers at every turn in this 2-year epic chronicle of the real price of gold.More 

Tambogrande

Proud fruit growers in northern Peru defend their land and vibrant Criollo culture from foreign mining interests. These determined farmers choose mangoes over gold in an epic tale of a community that bravely confronts the power and wealth of the global mining industry; and of ordinary people rising to heroic deeds in times of great crisis.
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Saving Mt. Quilish

A decade of protests against South America's largest gold mine culminate in a dramatic two-week highway blockade by peasant farmers. Supporters from the capital city and across the state join the struggle, marked by mass protests, tense negotiations and police violence. Father Marco Arana, a local parish priest, is called upon to mediate the dispute.

This heroic yet humble priest averts violence at every turn, negotiating the release of hostages, calming stone-throwing students and halting attacks by riot police on demonstrators. Our team follows Father Marco through these incredible two weeks, providing an intimate insider's view of conflict resolution in action.

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