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Poster for The Tree of Knowledge

The Tree of Knowledge

1982

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1982
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English, Spanish
Production
Les Blank Films
Director
Pacho Lane
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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