CLiFF 2023

Stanley Knowles Housing Co-op

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7 films in package
Where are you from?
The true story of answering a simple question.
We are the Earth
Hippocrates: A Guide to Treating Healthcare Workers
Shiringa: Amazon White Gold
The extraction of latex from the Shiringa tree has led to the death of thousands of indigenous people due to slavery during "the fever of latex" in the 19th century.
A street view
In this slice-of-life drama, we spend one evening riding the streets of Madrid with a young female courier.
Mindslip
A short, clever, “quirky” film about the Indian immigrant work experience in Toronto.
Clinging to Air
After spending 25 years as a domestic worker, Edilsa faces the reality of unemployment.
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This documentary follows Jorge Escompani, a "Shiringa" master, as he shows us how he extracts natural latex from the Shiringa tree. The extraction of latex from the Shiringa tree has led to the death of thousands of indigenous people due to slavery during "the fever of latex" in the 19th century. Current practices reflect a respectful relationship between the trees and those who depend on it for survival.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    0:09:10
  • Language
    English, Spanish
  • Country
    Peru
  • Subtitle Language
    English, Spanish
  • Director
    Oscar Akamine, Joseph Neyra
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