Descendants of the Sea
A six-part documentary series that shows how the culture of the Chango people, considered extinct until a couple of years ago, is still deeply rooted among many artisanal fishermen who live in the coastal territory of northern Chile.
The Descendants of the Sea series includes the following titles:
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 01 - Underwater HuntersThe story of Caramucho Cove spearfishermen who preserve ancestral free diving traditions. At nearly 60, they still compete at a high level.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 02 - The Last ShelterIsolation preserved a northern Chile coast where fishermen, heirs of the ancient Changos, keep their culture alive through work, life, and rock art.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 03 - Swords and HarpoonsTwo families from Taltal and Caldera hunt swordfish with harpoons, chasing currents at sea, echoing ancient Chango hunting traditions.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 04 - Women of the SeaWomen strive to preserve coastal trades: aging shellfish gatherers and Juana Vergara’s descendants adapt to keep Chango culture alive.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 05 - The Great SettlementGuanaqueros, south of Coquimbo sits on a Chango site. Fishermen spot fish from hills to guide boats; as youths, they looted tombs, inspiring a museum.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 06 - Chango Robe's RaftIn this chapter, we trace how a 1960s sea lion-skin raft helped prove the Chango still live in northern Chile, gaining recognition.
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