Empowerment In Action: The Eco Spanish School Story
Community Building
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8m 49s
This documentary will take you on an inspiring journey through the lives of Maria and Benedicto, two extraordinary individuals whose determination, resilience, and dedication have turned adversity into opportunity. Their Eco Spanish School, once a humble dream, has blossomed into a thriving success story, and beyond their own accomplishments, Maria and Benedicto are also passionate about and actively involved in giving back to their community of San Juan La Laguna.
Directors: Yuelin Liu
Producer: Izzy Soden
2023 | 9 min
Guatemala
Languages: Spanish, English
Subtitles: English
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/empowerment-in-action/
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