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in the town of Acitrezza,
not far from Catania, on the Ionian Sea.
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It's the same age-old story
of man's exploitation of man.
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These are the houses, streets, boats
and people of Acitrezza.
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All the actors were chosen
from among the townspeople:
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fishermen, farm laborers,
bricklayers, and fish merchants.
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They speak in their dialect
to express their suffering and hope...
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for in Sicily, Italian is not
the language spoken by the poor."
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It's been four days.
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The boats are full!
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The sea's been generous this time!
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Drop the sail!
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Drop the sail!
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As always, the first to begin
their day in Trezza...
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are the fish merchants...
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who, even before sunrise...
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are on the shore awaiting
the return of the fishing boats.
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Because, just like every night...
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the boats go out to sea...
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and return at dawn
with their small catch.
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When there's fish to be caught,
one can make a living in Trezza.
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From grandfather
to father to son...
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that's how it's always been.
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What are you gonna do?
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Look at all this mackerel!
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It's been a good catch.