Latin
American Project
Video: Looking Through The Lens
Mr. Edelstein's Class
Created By: Katherine, Austin, Jordan and Eric
Page Made by: Rafael
Video: Looking Through The Lens
Mr. Edelstein's Class
Created By: Katherine, Austin, Jordan and Eric
Page Made by: Rafael
This movie is based on the daily life of the people of Latin America. There are four different stories of different aspects of daily life. The first story concerns a couple of Zapatista fighters; next is a scene from one young girl's life in a sweatshop in a maquiladore. Then there are Chiapan farmers working the corn fields and discussing the factors of change in their lives. Finally, a painter experiences strange visions while working on his art.
The first story of the Zapatista fighters occurs in the forest. They are talking about the government and its negative effects ontheir way of life. Another fellow Zapatista arrives (Jared) and alerts them that the government is coming, causing them to flee. The cameraman gets shot but they keep running.
The second story is about a woman Maquiladora worker (Katharine) in a sewing sweatshop. She experiences terrible working conditions, which involve extensive working hours. Her pay is very little and it is not enough to support her family. Her breaks are limited to only once a day. Also, her supervisor verbally abuses her on a daily basis.
The third story is of farmers. They are on the field discussing about how the government is messing up their business. They try to figure out ways to get by this situation. They also talk about how they really dislike NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). They can’t really do anything about it so they go on with their farming.
The final story is of a painter. This painter lacks artistic creativity and is upset about it. Suddenly his get innovated by a scene he spies outside his window. The scene he sees is breath taking.
The Production Pics
When Zapatistas get suprised
Farmers doing their farming thing
Farmer on camera
Disturbing