The Tree of Knowledge
Set in Huehuetla, Puebla, a Totonac Indian community in East Central Mexico, this documentary contrasts two systems of education. The public school system uses patriotic symbols to "integrate" Indian pupils into the national culture while teaching them to reject their own identity.
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Tree of Knowledge
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1982
Runtime
0h 23m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Tree of Knowledge
Production Companies
Les Blank Films
Director
Pacho Lane
Description
Set in Huehuetla, Puebla, a Totonac Indian community in East Central Mexico, this documentary contrasts two systems of education. The public school system uses patriotic symbols to "integrate" Indian pupils into the national culture while teaching them to reject their own identity.