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Indigenous Representation in Latin American Cinema

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Indigenous Representation in Latin American Cinema

Description / Descripción

A teaching resource that focuses on films that include or portray indigenous communities, cultures, and languages from Latin America or Abya Yala, a term meaning Tierra Madura or Tierra Viva ("Land of Plenitude and Maturity") used by indigenous groups, activists and scholars to refer to the American continents.  Our research project resulted in the addition of more than 60 films to the Cinegogía's film database, as well as the expansion of our thematic tags and relevant subject headings to help users search for films that focus on the representation of indigenous people and communities in Latin America and for contemporary indigenous media production. In addition, this resource page includes an annotated bibliography of publications designed for educators who are interested in the representation of indigenous subjects, the lasting effects of colonization and colonialism (past and present), and the cultural legacy of indigenous populations in Latin America --- through the lens of cinema. Finally, we provide a curated list of links to online resources focused on these topics for further exploration. We recognize that this module is not an exhaustive collection of films and academic publications, but rather a starting point for anyone who is looking to deepen their understanding of the indigenous experience as represented through film. We welcome suggestions for additional films and readings

Creator / Creador(a)

Abigail Dresser '21; research supervised by Bridget Franco, Associate Professor, College of the Holy Cross

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Citation

“Indigenous Representation in Latin American Cinema,” Cinegogía, accessed March 28, 2024, https://cinegogia.omeka.net/items/show/600.