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The Tree of Knowledge (1982) | Slate

The Tree of Knowledge

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Rated 7.0 on TMDB

The Tree of Knowledge

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.

Released: 1982
Runtime: 23m
Genres: Documentary
Language: English

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Pacho LaneDirector

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