Mama coca's war. How the war on drugs impacts Latin America
Description
Since the United Nations prohibited coca cultivation in 1961, a battle has raged around the simple, versatile plant. In the West, coca is synonymous with violence and terror. For the people of the Andes, however, coca represents a viable and ancient livelihood. This program follows their resistance to the sweeping illegalization and eradication measures instituted by Latin American governments, the United States, and other global powers. Viewers will learn how activist networks cross national borders with increasing momentum while risking reprisals by death squads and guerilla forces. The film also presents the perspective of police and drug enforcement agencies that patrol the Latin American "drug route.
Runtime
52 min
Subjects
- Human geography (324)
- Cultural geography (235)
- Physical geography (411)
- Social ecology (250)
- Human ecology (350)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c2007
Database
Films on Demand
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