Mario Mendoza, age 7, lives in a city dump in Mexico City. We see a day in Mario’s life. The Mexican Government, with aid from UNICEF, plans to help people-like Mario-who are living in such squalid conditions
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
320604
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → City and town life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mexico
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mexico - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mexico City (Mexico)
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Child care services
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City and town life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Mexico - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poor
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poverty - Children
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → UNICEF
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children's rights
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Malnutrition in children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Poor
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)