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The Queendom
Liz, July and Belen are unlikely heroes: instead of weapons or shields, they carry baskets to collect mushrooms. These indigenous scientists and activists lead this immersive docu-sci fi journey through Mexico’s forests to unveil secrets from the Queendom — the world of fungi and those whose lives intertwine with it.
After centuries of being ignored and even feared by scientists and the world at large, mushrooms have finally taken center stage amongst academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and especially in the popular imagination. But as the magical—and profitable—qualities of mushrooms become more mainstream, a crucial element of their story is being erased. Women. Specifically, indigenous women.