Descendants of the Sea
A six-part documentary series that shows how the culture of the Chango people, considered extinct until a couple of years ago, is still deeply rooted among many artisanal fishermen who live in the coastal territory of northern Chile.
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The Descendants of the Sea collection includes the following titles:
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 01 - Underwater Hunters
Cazadores submarinos
Documentary, Series
Chile
The story of Caramucho Cove spearfishermen who preserve ancestral free diving traditions. At nearly 60, they still compete at a high level.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 02 - The Last Shelter
El último refugio
Documentary, Series
Chile
Isolation preserved a northern Chile coast where fishermen, heirs of the ancient Changos, keep their culture alive through work, life, and rock art.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 03 - Swords and Harpoons
Espadas y arpones
Documentary, Series
Chile
Two families from Taltal and Caldera hunt swordfish with harpoons, chasing currents at sea, echoing ancient Chango hunting traditions.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 04 - Women of the Sea
Mujeres de mar
Documentary, Series
Chile
Women strive to preserve coastal trades: aging shellfish gatherers and Juana Vergara’s descendants adapt to keep Chango culture alive.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 05 - The Great Settlement
El gran asentamiento
Documentary, Series
Chile
Guanaqueros, south of Coquimbo sits on a Chango site. Fishermen spot fish from hills to guide boats; as youths, they looted tombs, inspiring a museum.
Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 06 - Chango Robe's Raft
La balsa del Chango Robe
Documentary, Series
Chile
In this chapter, we trace how a 1960s sea lion-skin raft helped prove the Chango still live in northern Chile, gaining recognition.