This powerful and personal documentary tells the story of Elvia Alvarado, a peasant woman who has been struggling for years to enforce an agrarian reform law that has been in the books since 1972. The video provides historical background about the need for agrarian reform in Honduras, explaining the dependence on export crops, the powerful military, and control by U. S. aid. It also gives a perspective on other social issues in the country.
Type: DocumentaryLength: 27 minutes
Year: 1988
Audio Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Themes: Honduras
Director(s): Rick Tejada and Laura Rodríguez
