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Diwata

Mining companies are destroying large parts of ancient forest. However on the island of Palawan in the Philippines a small group of women are standing up against these big companies and protecting the forests and the spirit that lives within them; Diwata.

Starring: Nolsita & Mary-Jean
Produced by: Rossalyn Warren
Directed, Shot & Edited: Remi Bumstead
Fixers & Translators: Ruth Rodriguez & Guill Ramos

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