The human story of a Mexican farmer and his family, who are exploited because they cannot read or write, is used as a case to stress the need for education of all the peoples the world over. Unesco’s part in correcting these conditions is portrayed.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010751
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United Nations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)