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201885 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

The Sower

201885 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

A dedicated teacher in Chiapas, Mexico, challenges traditional educational norms in a multigrade school, advocating for a humanistic model of learning.

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Melissa Elizondo Moreno

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A dedicated teacher in Chiapas, Mexico, challenges traditional educational norms in a multigrade school, advocating for a humanistic model of learning.

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Melissa Elizondo Moreno

Melissa Elizondo Morenodirector

Melissa Elizondo Moreno

Melissa Elizondo Morenowriter

Bartolomé Vázquez Lópezcast

Roxana Hernández Pérezcast

Samuel Vázquez Méndezcast

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Bartolomé teaches at a multigrade school in the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico. He challenges conventional education by promoting a model that values curiosity and connection to nature. His methods encourage students to engage with their environment and learn through real-world experiences. The documentary follows Bartolomé as he inspires his students and the local community, demonstrating that education can extend beyond textbooks and classrooms. Directed by Alicia Segovia Juárez, "The Sower" runs for 85 minutes.

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