Films The Purepecha: Poorest of the Poor
The Purepecha: Poorest of the Poor
USA, 2009, 27 Minute Running Time
World Premiere
Topics: Documentary, Environment, Latino, Woman Director
The Coachella Valley's notorious Duroville trailer park is home to many Purépecha, a Mesoamerican people with a proud and ancient history. This is the story of their struggle to maintain their community in the face of the government's attempts to close the park down, and an owner who has let the park deteriorate to a dangerously unhealthy state.
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DIRECTOR: Cheryl Quintana Leader
Producer: Cheryl Quintana Leader
Editor: Robert M. Womack
Cinematographer: Robert M. Womack
This film is playing as a part of...
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PROGRAM: Local Color
90 min.
This year's crop! A grab bag of new films shot in the Palm Springs area, most made by residents of the Coachella Valley or utilizing Coachella Valley locations.... more
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