There is a
possible construction project to build five large dams in Patagonia to generate electricity
for Santiago. The Baker River and
the Pascua are two of the world’s purest free flowing rivers in Patagonia. The frontier people are caught up in
this project because it is their land that will be changed and flooded. There are several sides to this
issue. The energy company,
HidroAysen, the landowners and proponents of other sources of energy such as
wind power and solar power. The
use of wind power and solar power is renewable and sustainable without any
destruction of natural resourses. The
energy company has lied to the people on previous dam projects. They say they pay the people for their
land but is it a fair market value considering they will be moved to another
property without access to water?
Their current lifestyles and livelihoods are based on being near the
water.
The latest
information on this project is that it was approved on May 9, 2011 but the
transmission line had not yet been approved. The project is now on hold due to protests and a court case
against the project. The first
appeal was denied but as of March 5, 2013, the rivers are still running free
and the 79% of the people are against the dams. A somewhat repetitive film but beautiful scenery of the area
and important information from the residents. 3 ½* (I liked this movie)
85
min, Doc directed by Brian Lilla with Carla Wilkins, Herman Salazar, Bernardo
Arratia, Lautaro Arratia, Mitzi Urtubia, Lalo Ojeda, Patrick McCully, Gino Gassasa.
Note: Imdb 6.9 out of 10, 50% critic 11%
audience on Rotten Tomatoes.
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