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202235 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mangrove School

202235 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Guerrilla schools in Brazil teach students to walk as a key part of their education, connecting learning with the environment around them.

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Sónia Vaz Borges

Synopsis

Guerrilla schools in Brazil teach students to walk as a key part of their education, connecting learning with the environment around them.

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Filipa César

Filipa Césardirector

Sónia Vaz Borges

Sónia Vaz Borgesdirector

Synopsis

In the mangroves of Brazil, guerrilla schools offer a unique educational model. Educators emphasize walking as a key teaching method, linking movement with learning. Filmmaker Filipa César documents the community of teachers and students engaged in this innovative approach. The film illustrates how education extends beyond traditional academics, focusing on physical engagement and a connection to the environment. Running for 35 minutes, "Mangrove School" was released in 2022.

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