Claudia Sparrow/2019/53 min/People & Cultures, Social Justice, Historical Perspectives, Water
FILM DESCRIPTION: “Maxima” follows Peruvian indigenous farmer Máxima Acuña in her fight to protect her land as she stands up to the largest gold producer in the world: US-based Newmont Mining Corporation. Throughout Máxima’s fight for justice, the film provides an illustrative case study in the tactics used by transnational corporations to commit human rights violations and environmental crimes, the role played by non-profits and The World Bank, and, ultimately, the resilience of one woman who refuses to back down.
This film will follow “Becoming Ruby.”
Monday, March 8, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Central Standard Time
International Women’s Day
Tickets available to U.S. viewers only.
After the screening, stay connected to discuss the film with:
Facilitator Reesheda Graham Washington, Principal, RGW Consulting; Chief Experience Officer, Live Cafe & Creative Space
Panelists:
Coach Robin Renee, GirlTrek Outdoor Trip Leader
Claudia Sparrow, Director, "Maxima"
Olga Bautista, President, Southeast Environmental Task Force
Yolanda Cortes, Pastoral Bíblica Claretiana de los Estados Unidos y Canadá