Burden of Dreams
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:06:32
From the start...
:06:35
- they never considered
that the communities here...

:06:38
Had their own authorities.
:06:40
They never respected
the organizations that are here.

:06:43
Although Herzog has reached
an agreement with the local Aguarunas...

:06:47
he soon finds himself tangled
in a complicated power struggle.

:06:51
A newly formed tribal council
from downriver...

:06:53
is trying to establish political leadership
for all the Indian communities in the area.

:06:57
The council members see Herzog's film
as a perfect opportunity to cement their position.

:07:03
After shooting the film,
when they take it to Europe...

:07:07
it could show how the Aguarunas
and Huambisas were exploited and killed...

:07:12
during the time of the caucho.
:07:18
It could give that impression.
:07:22
We don't like that.
:07:25
That's why we reject it.
:07:28
Not everyone supports the Aguaruna council.
:07:31
Although Herzog
is only paying 3.50 a day...

:07:34
it's twice the going wage
for Indian labor.

:07:37
- Nelson is one of
the Aguaruna leaders...

:07:40
who think the Indians should continue working
for Herzog and his producer, Walter Saxer.

:07:45
The tribal council has put out a warrant
for his arrest, charging him with treason.

:07:49
Death threats are being made
against him and the film company.

:07:52
Nelson's mother is frightened.

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