The Tree of Knowledge

The Tree of Knowledge

6.0/100h 23m1982
The Tree of Knowledge

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Les Blank Films

Additional Information

Original Title:The Tree of Knowledge
Original Language:English
Status:Released

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