The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation (2024)

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This documentary follows a feminist group of women beekeepers on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Twenty years have passed since the U.S. Navy ceased using Vieques as a bombing range, yet the locals continue to endure the legacy of a military presence that brutally displaced the population and disrupted their connection to the land. Through an ethnographic lens, we accompany the women of “Colmena Cimarrona” (Maroon Beehive) over the course of a week as they work to revitalize the land through agriculture and beekeeping.

Director: Nelson Varas-Díaz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
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Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation about?
This documentary follows a feminist group of women beekeepers on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Twenty years have passed since the U.S. Navy ceased using Vieques as a bombing range, yet the locals continue to endure the legacy of a military presence that brutally displaced the population and disrupted their connection to the land. Through an ethnographic lens, we accompany the women of “Colmena Cimarrona” (Maroon Beehive) over the course of a week as they work to revitalize the land through agriculture and beekeeping.
Who directed The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation?
The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation was directed by Nelson Varas-Díaz.
How long is The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation?
The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation?
The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation is a Documentary film.
Where was The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation produced?
The Bee - A Reflection on Women, Land, and Occupation was produced in Puerto Rico.