A Small Section of the World
Description
A Small Section of the World is a documentary that tells the inspirational story of group of women from a remote farming region of Costa Rica whose ideas sparked a revolution in the coffee growing world. After a crisis, the men of the village left in search of work and the women came together to imagine a different future for themselves, their families, and their community. By building their own coffee mill, they created the first women's run micro-mill in their country. This remarkable story of perseverance touches lives around the globe and shows how these resourceful women overcame adversity to change the culture within their small section of the world. A story of passion and tenacity, A Small Section of the World is about women's empowerment, the risky business of coffee and how a cup of coffee can transform lives.
Runtime
1 hr 1 min 38 sec
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Database
Films on Demand
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