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201730 minPGdocumentary

Walking the Americas

201730 minPGdocumentary

Levison Wood treks 1,800 miles from Mexico to Colombia, encountering various communities along the way.

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René Cardona Jr.

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Levison Wood treks 1,800 miles from Mexico to Colombia, encountering various communities along the way.

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René Cardona Jr.

René Cardona Jr.director

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Levison Wood walks through Central America from Mexico to Colombia. His trek covers 1,800 miles across various terrains. He meets people living in cities marked by violence and those in remote jungle areas. Along the way, Wood documents the lives of different communities. The film captures their challenges and daily experiences. Director René Cardona Jr. presents a detailed view of the region in 2017.

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