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202197 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Mental Health Social Justice

Feral

202197 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Videotape diaries and interviews reveal the controversial rehabilitation methods of Father Francisco de la Cruz in a former shelter in Oaxaca.

Mental Health Social Justice

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Videotape diaries and interviews reveal the controversial rehabilitation methods of Father Francisco de la Cruz in a former shelter in Oaxaca.

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Andrés Kaiser

Andrés Kaiserdirector

Andrés Kaiser

Andrés Kaiserwriter

Héctor Illanescast

Farid Escalantecast

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Father Francisco de la Cruz operated a shelter in the mountains of Oaxaca, where he attempted to rehabilitate children deemed "savage." The film features videotape diaries and interviews with former residents. It details the methods used by de la Cruz and the experiences of the children in his care. The documentary addresses the outcomes of these practices for the individuals and the community involved.

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