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On Suspicion: Zokunentu

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Filmmaker Daniel Díaz’s life takes a pivotal turn following the racial profiling and wrongful arrest of his uncle, Bernardo Oyarzún, a renowned Mapuche visual artist. This personal and painful event compels Díaz to explore the intergenerational impact of systemic racism, the loss of indigenous identity, and the erasure of cultural heritage.

Blending historical reckoning with personal storytelling, the documentary incorporates Mapuche language and worldview as acts of cultural reclamation and resistance. Through poignant reflections and bold aesthetics, Díaz gives voice to a criminalized and marginalized identity, reframing it as a source of strength and dignity. His work offers a compelling contribution to conversations on indigenous rights, cultural memory, and the politics of representation, making this film an essential exploration of racial and social justice in a rapidly changing Chile.

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