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202177 minPGdocumentary

The Weavers' Songs

202177 minPGdocumentary

Three individuals, Lorenzo, Donato, and Zoila, represent distinct threads in the communal fabric of San Pedro Amuzgos, Oaxaca.

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Ismael Vásquez Bernabé

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Three individuals, Lorenzo, Donato, and Zoila, represent distinct threads in the communal fabric of San Pedro Amuzgos, Oaxaca.

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Ismael Vásquez Bernabédirector

Ismael Vásquez Bernabéwriter

Zoila Bernabé Merinocast

Lorenzo Nuñez Victoriacast

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In San Pedro Amuzgos, Oaxaca, Lorenzo, Donato, and Zoila share their stories against the backdrop of a communal loom. The film illustrates how their lives interweave, reflecting on the gifts that shape their community. Through personal narratives, the documentary presents their connections and the cultural significance of weaving in their lives. "The Weavers' Songs" runs for 77 minutes and was released in 2021.

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