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With low property values and crystal-clear waters, it's no wonder that Panama is the newest Caribbean hot spot for American developers and retirees. PARAISO FOR SALE documents the effects the fast-growing migration of Americans is having on the local community of Bocas del Toro, Panama. Through...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Prado, Anayansi (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Spanish
Language Notes:Mainly in English with Spanish subtitles; portions in Spanish with English subtitles.
Published: Los Angeles, CA : Impacto Films, 2011.
Subjects:
Land tenure > Panama > Bocas del Toro Channel.
Real estate development > Political aspects > Panama > Bocas del Toro Channel.
Real property > Panama > Bocas del Toro Channel > Foreign ownership.
Americans > Land tenure > Panama > Bocas del Toro Channel.
Land tenure.
Real estate development > Political aspects.
Real property > Foreign ownership.
Caribbean Sea > Bocas del Toro Channel.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Documentaires.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street)
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Summary:With low property values and crystal-clear waters, it's no wonder that Panama is the newest Caribbean hot spot for American developers and retirees. PARAISO FOR SALE documents the effects the fast-growing migration of Americans is having on the local community of Bocas del Toro, Panama. Through the personal stories of a relocated American couple, an indigenous leader fighting for his community, and a local boatsman turned political hopeful, this film explores issues of modern day colonialism, global centrification, residential tourism, and reverse migration between Latin America and the U.S.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed January 18, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (74 minutes)
Playing Time:01:13:15
Awards:PBS National Broadcast, 2011 Audience Award
International Film Festival of Panama, Panama City, Panama (2013)
Best Feature Award, New York No Limits Film Series, Brooklyn, NY (2012)
Best Native/Indigenous Film, Greenville Film Festival, Greenville, SC (2012)
Audience Documentary Award, San Diego Latino International Film Festival, San Diego, CA (2012)
Best Documentary Award, Boyle Heights Latina Film Extravaganza, Los Angeles, CA (2012)
Best Documentary Award, Oaxaca International Film Festival - November (2011)
Production Credits:Cinematography by Victor Mares ; edited by Esteban Argüello ; music score by Robert F. Trucios.