Plains: Testimony of an Ethnocide

This documentary runs for 40 minutes and focuses on the massacre of the Planas community in the Colombian east plains in 1970. The film presents a narrative of an Indigenous cooperative formed to defend their rights against settlers and colonists. However, the government’s military operation aimed to protect the settlers and foreign interests, showcasing the dire circumstances faced by the Indigenous people.

A notable aspect of this documentary is its direction by Marta Rodríguez, marking it as a significant work by a female director in the 1970s. The film captures a critical moment in history, reflecting the struggles of Indigenous communities and their fight for justice. It serves as an important resource for those interested in social justice, Indigenous rights, and historical documentation of ethnocide.