In a remote mountain valley in Ecuador, coffee and sugarcane farmers face the dismal prospect of being forced off their land to make way for a mining project. Unprotected by the police and ignored by their government, they prepare to face down the invaders on their own.
Their resistance ultimately leads to a remarkable and dangerous stand off between farmers and a band of armed paramilitaries deep in the cloud forest. In a world dominated by news of massacres and terrorism, Under Rich Earth is a surprising and poignant tale of hope and determination.
“A fascinating glimpse into corporate spin and the politics of globalization…”
- Human Rights Watch
“Malcolm Rogge’s film is a rare example of a socially engaged documentary free of ideological vitriol that manages to raise your spirits” - WatchDocs, Poland