The Tree of Knowledge

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The Tree of Knowledge (1982)

Directed by Pacho Lane

Documentary · 23m

Set in Huehuetla, Puebla, a Totonac Indian community in East Central Mexico, this documentary contrasts two systems of education. The public school system uses patriotic symbols to "integrate" Indian pupils into the national culture while teaching them to reject their own identity.

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Crew

Director
Pacho Lane

Details

Release date
1982-01-01
Runtime
23m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English, Spanish
Production
Les Blank Films