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"Highly recommended for school and academic libraries."
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This documentary follows a 19-year-old Mayan refugee from his home in Chicago to a Guatemalan refugee camp in Mexico. The viewer learns why Ricardo Hernandez and his family had to leave Guatemala, what life is like in exile and the cooperative efforts being taken by the refugees to return home. Intercutting this teenager's personal odyssey with a more general history of his homeland gives the statistics a human face. The video uses children's illustrations, archival footage, interviews and captures the music, dance and spirit of everyday life.
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30 minutes • VHS
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REVIEWS "This invaluable documentary sheds much needed light on the plight of a people." "Traditional music, children's drawings and honest cinematography contribute to the high quality of the documentary. Highly recommended for Latin American Studies programs." "Outstanding overview for introducing students to a refugee situation and its causes." full review Steven R. Harris full review
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