Resistencia

This video offers an unusual look at the current political and economic crisis in Colombia- including a decades-long civil war, a rampant drug trade, kidnapping for ransom, and financial scandal at the highest level of the government- through the eyes of young Colombians, in particular the country's finest rap musicians, DJs and breakdancers. These young artists-activists turn out to be surprisingly articulate in their analysis of the nation's deterioating situation and its role within a global economic system dominated by the U.S. They also provide rare insight into life in the poor barrios of this volatile country and how traditional Latin music has been surpassed in popularity by rap music. Resistencia is thus not only youthful and entertaining, it is also angry and enlightening.