THIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Esmeraldas: Petroleum and Poverty
9:00 min
Documentary Short
Josh Holst, Director
Winner of the International Human Rights Award
Sponsored by Free Speech TV
ABOUT THE FILM
Esmeraldas: Petroleum and Poverty was directed by Joshua Holst, a life-long student of the environment and human rights. Featuring footage of the Afro-Ecuadorian community of Propicio Uno, the film has been shown to schools, churches and solidarity groups. In November of 2002, after seeing the film and other data, a court ruled a sizeable amount of money be awarded to the town. Texaco has rebuilt the pipeline that was damaged in the refinery’s explosion, bringing more petroleum and more risk. Gas and oil spills have not been cleaned up and fires continue to burn. Meanwhile, access to safe food, potable water, and healthcare is still nonexistent in Propicio Uno.RELATED CATEGORIES
third annual festival, economic justice, environment, family & society, health / health advocacy, human rights, international
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