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Title: Cocalero
Released: 2007

Plot Summary

Cocalero is a 2007 documentary about current president of Bolivia Evo Morales and his campaign leading up to the presidency. The first president of Bolivia with indigenous roots, Evo rose to power through his involvement with Cocaleros, or unions of farmers that grow and harvest coca leaves. The documentary follows Evo and staff working on his campaign as well as the lives of coca farmers.