Between the Americas

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Between the Americas is a search for the iconic sounds of Central America, and what they signify. Journalist Stef Biemans listens to what Central America has to tell, and illuminates the delicate situation in a kaleidoscope of sounds and stories.
Documentary & Factual
Stream only in New Zealand
Season 1

Episode 1

Listening to San Blas

The Islands of San Blas are inhabited by the Kuna people, an Indigenous people who live on the rhythm of nature.

Episode 2

Panama's Echo

Panama seems to be doing well. The economy flourishes and this results in a vertical building drive and an impressive skyline.

Episode 3

The Silence of Guatemala

If we listen carefully to the stories of the Maya people, we will hear a silence that has lasted for 40 years. This silence is about the genocide that took place under the rule of General Efraín Ríos Montt.

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