Queen of the Jungle
One woman’s battle against the traditions of her tribe and the government of Peru.
Filmmakers: Luis Del Valle and Guillermo Galdos
Ruth, an elected leader of the Ashaninka tribe of North-East Peru, must fight male-dominated traditions in her own tribe to serve as their leader in the battle with the government of Peru to prevent a dam from being built on their land.
Queen of the Jungle aired from Thursday, February 11, 2010.
Published On 24 Feb 2010