MAXIMA follows Peruvian indigenous farmer Máxima Acuña in her fight to protect her land as she stands up to the largest gold producer in the world: US-based Newmont Mining Corporation. Throughout Máxima’s fight for justice, the film provides an illustrative case study in the tactics used by transnational corporations to commit human rights violations and environmental crimes, the role played by non-profits and The World Bank, and, ultimately, the resilience of one woman who refuses to back down.

This screening is part of the CineNoche series presented in partnership with Cine Las Americas. This season’s monthly series, Mujeres en la Lucha, features documentaries spotlighting women's activism in Latin America. The films represent 5 regions and bring to the fore conversations around land and water rights, migration, reproductive rights, state violence and more. Pre-recorded Q&A's with the filmmakers will follow the screenings. Visit cinelasamericas.org for more information.