Damning the Yin Ta Lai

Salween Dams threaten a people With extinction. This film provides a rare glimpse into the remote heart of Karenni State in eastern Burma and the life of the Yin Ta Lai, of whom only 1,000 remain. Footage depicts a unique cultural heritage and the biodiversity of deep rain forests which will be lost if the Salween dams are built. The film also includes interviews from the residents near Moe Bye Dam reservoir who had to flee from the flood and still have not received electricity. Language: Yin Ta Lai with English subs.