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Explores the history of the island of Vieques, also known as Isla Nena.
Examines the U.S. Navy's control and use of Vieques, a satellite island and municipality of Puerto Rico, as a military training, exercise and deployment base.
This film examines the effects of the U.S. Navy presence on Vieques and its people. It includes footage of mass protests, as well as interviews with family members of civilian David Sanes, who was killed as a result of t
For more than 60 years the United States Navy used the island of Vieques to test weapons and train soldiers. Ever since the Navy occupied the island, the inhabitants opposed their presence. Finally, after decades of resi
In a gripping and unpredictable 20-year quest, Juan Carlos Rodríguez showcases the poignant story of Vieques. The film exposes the profound hardships endured by Viequenses before and after the US Navy's departure in 2003
For many decades, the Caribbean island of Vieques was used for military tests and training. In Mississippi, a small-town lawyer receives a phone call, drawing his attention to increased incidences of cancer. He takes the
Historical documentary about the peaceful resistance movement against the bombing practices of the US Navy in Vieques, including the arrests of more than 200 civil disobedients.
Through interviews, this documentary details the history of this island and graphically shows the hardship imposed on the community by the continued bombardment of Vieques by the U.S. Navy. The film also highlights the e
Through the use of historical film, images, and interviews with government officials, environmentalists, and residents, this documentary details the Panama and Vieques nexus relevant to abuses by U.S. military forces in