Documental "Raíces que se Niegan a Morir"

Abstract

Gompuene San Vicente, is one of the 27 communities that belong to the Flores Parish, located in the city of Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador. This community is located in the rural area of Riobamba, and has been part of ayllus linked to the Huasipungos in their origins. "The population of Flores is mostly concentrated in the rural area of the parish, this represents 96.75% according to the data from the 2001 census" (GAD Parroquia Flores, s.f.). The population of this community is mostly older adults. At present they are in charge of agriculture, livestock and are also dedicated to the collection of milk to sell. This is part of what is produced within the community and which provides its inhabitants with sources of income. The best option was to carry out an audiovisual work of the documentary genre to present the problems that the community presents, since the situation of the elderly within the community is complex due to migration to large cities such as Guayaquil or Quito. In turn, there are problems around the area where they live.