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OIL & WATER


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Wednesday, November 12
3:00 PM

OIL & WATER

documentary 2014 / US, Educador / 77 minutes / Format: DCP
Directors: Laurel Spellman Smith, Francine Strickwerda Cast: Hugo Lucitante, David Poritz Print Source: Stir It Up Productions

The environmental documentary Oil & Water tells the intersecting stories of two young men working to improve the future of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Hugo Lucitante’s life began 27 years ago in Ecuador as a member of the Cofán tribe. When Hugo was 10 years old his family sent him to the US for an education they hoped would enable him to lead them to a better future. David Poritz grew up in Massachusetts. He started a project to send medical supplies, shoes, and educational materials to Ecuador when he learned of the oil contamination in the region during his sixth grade year. The film follows both men as they work to improve the conditions in Ecuador, David starting a company to certify “fair trade” oil and Hugo raising awareness and being a leader of the Cofán people. The film documents the struggles and triumphs of their stories, both of which are inspiring and moving.


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