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201730 minPGdocumentary

5.4/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

La Libertad

201730 minPGdocumentary

5.4/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Thirty minutes of matriarchal weavers in San Juan Chamula display their traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage in Mexico.

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Laura Huertas Millán

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Thirty minutes of matriarchal weavers in San Juan Chamula display their traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage in Mexico.

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Laura Huertas Millán

Laura Huertas Millándirector

Laura Huertas Millán

Laura Huertas Millánwriter

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Gerardo Navarrocast

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In San Juan Chamula, matriarchal weavers create intricate textiles that reflect their cultural heritage. "La Libertad," directed by Laura Huertas Millán, captures the artistry involved in traditional weaving. Produced by Harvard's Sensory Ethnography Lab, the film presents a formal approach to the craft. It emphasizes the communal bonds formed through this practice and the role of weaving in the identity of these women. The documentary runs for 30 minutes and was released in 2017.

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