Still from La Lucha. A group of people, some in wheelchairs, are engaged in a heated confrontation with police officers. The officers, wearing helmets and holding shields, form a barricade as the protesters push against them. The tension is palpable as the crowd resists the police's control.

Still from La Lucha

Production still from La Lucha. On the road from Cochabamba to La Paz, filmmaker Dan Fallshaw kneels on the ground, holding a camera, and converses with Marcelo Vasquez, a man in a wheelchair. Marcelo, wearing a brown hat and a patterned sweater, faces away from the camera. Other people in wheelchairs are visible in the background. The sky is clear, and the group is surrounded by the vast openness of the Andean landscape.

Production still from La Lucha

Still from La Lucha. A woman (Leader Rose Mery Guarita)  sits in a wheelchair, hands folded in her lap, against the backdrop of a barren, hilly landscape. She wears a warm jacket and looks thoughtfully into the distance, with the open road stretching out behind her.

Still from La Lucha. A lone protester (Francisco velasquez) stands in a dry, grassy field holding a handwritten sign and a Bolivian flag. The person is dwarfed by the expansive landscape, with rolling hills and a sky filled with large, fluffy clouds.

Still from La Lucha. A protestor walks alone along a road carrying a large wooden cross over their shoulder in the highway between Cochabamba to La Paz. He wears a long coat and a beanie, and the landscape around them is rural, with green fields and mountains in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Still from La Lucha. A man (Leader Filiberto Lopez) draped in a Bolivian flag shouts passionately in the midst of a nighttime protest. His arms are spread wide, and his face is contorted with emotion, capturing the intensity of the moment. The scene is chaotic, with other protesters and city lights blurred in the background.

Still from La Lucha. A man (Francisco Velasquez) with missing teeth, wearing blue sunglasses and a green "Bolivia" beanie, smiles broadly as he stands in front of a line of riot police. He holds a small flag and wears a homemade sign around his neck.

Production still from La Lucha. Filmmaker Violeta Ayala stands on a street in La Paz, near Plaza Murillo. She is wearing sunglasses, a leather jacket, and a gray scarf, looking directly at the camera. Behind her, a line of police officers in riot gear blocks the street, facing away from her, forming a barrier. The urban backdrop includes buildings and a white van, capturing a tense atmosphere in the city's central area

Still from La Lucha. A protester wearing a plastic helmet in Bolivian colors raises his arm as he addresses the crowd during a nighttime demonstration. The scene is set on a dimly lit street, filled with the energy of the protest.

Still from La Lucha. Set in Cochabamba, Bolivia, a close-up of a man (Marcelo Vasquez) with a serious expression, wearing a red and black checkered sweater. He is looking directly at the camera, with a colorful backdrop, possibly a bus or truck, behind him. The image suggests the focus is on individual stories within the larger protest.

Production still from La Lucha. Three people sit inside a truck viewed through the windshield, smiling warmly. The truck is filled with belongings, and a sign reading 'STA. CRUZ' is visible on the dashboard. The atmosphere is cheerful, capturing the camaraderie of the journey.

Still from La Lucha. Set in La Paz, Bolivia, a group of protesters, most of whom are in wheelchairs, pose for a photo while holding a large Bolivian flag. The group is gathered under an overpass, with more people and flags visible in the background. The mood is one of solidarity and determination.

Violeta Ayala is shown in a close-up portrait. She has straight, dark hair styled in a braid, adorned with colorful red and orange tullmas. Her expression is calm and confident, highlighting her strong features, including high cheekbones and a warm, light brown complexion. She is wearing a black shirt, and the plain background keeps the focus on her face, reflecting her Quechua heritage.

Photo courtesy Violeta Ayala

Violeta Ayala

A close up of Dan Fallshaw, a white male with short brown hair and a light beard, standing with his arms crossed. He is wearing a white T-shirt with the text "ART IS A DIRTY JOB BUT SOMEBODY'S GOT TO DO IT" printed in bold letters on the front. Dan has a serious, confident expression on his face. A silver watch is visible on his wrist. The background is blurred, featuring graffiti art, which adds an urban feel to the portrait.

Photo courtesy Dan Fallshaw

Dan Fallshaw

A close-up photo of Redelia Shaw, an African American woman with dark brown skin and short, natural coiled hair adorned with small beads. She has expressive eyes with long eyelashes, a warm smile revealing a gap between her front teeth, and a few freckles on her cheeks. She is wearing colorful, patterned earrings and a black top. The background is a gradient of orange and yellow, creating a soft, warm ambiance that complements her friendly expression.

Photo courtesy Redelia Shaw

Redelia Shaw

A mid-shot of Rilda Paco, a young Aymara woman standing against a dark background, her expression calm and introspective. She has straight, dark hair that falls just above her shoulders. She wears a sleeveless black top with lace detailing along the neckline, paired with jeans. The lighting is soft, highlighting her features gently, with the contrast between the darkness around her and the lighter tones of her skin and clothing creating a striking, minimalist portrait.

Photo courtesy Rilda Paco

Rilda Paco

Still from La Lucha. Leader Rose Mery Guarita is suspended in her wheelchair from a bridge over the busiest street in La Paz, with a Bolivian flag draped over her. Below her, fellow protesters have their wheelchairs turned around, facing away from the bridge. The bustling scene captures the intensity of the protest, with buildings and a high-rise tower forming the backdrop. A photographer is positioned on a grassy area to the side, capturing the moment that symbolizes the determination of the movement.

Directed & Produced by	Violeta Ayala
Produced by	Dan Fallshaw and Redelia Shaw
Impact Produced by	Rilda Paco

Sheffield International Documentary Festival 2023	Deutsche Welle Doc/Dispatch Award
London International Film Festival 2023	Grand Jury Prize
Sose International Film Festival 2023	Best Documentary
Inclus Film Festival 2023	Best Documentary
Overcome Film Festival 2023	Best International Short
Articulo 31 Film Festival 2023	Best Documentary
Sundance Institute	Sundance Documentary Fund Award
The Walkley Foundation	Walkley Award for Best Cinematography