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Reviewed on March 1, 2017 | DVDS and AUDIO
Gr 6 Up—This documentary focuses on two Lacandon Maya brothers and their family in a jungle village in Chiapas, Mexico. Director Aaron Schock aptly captures the culture and experiences of 12-year-old Yu'uk (which means "deer") and his younger brother José, age eight. English subtitles translate the elder brother's narration, which is primarily in Mayan with some Spanish. The film's gentle pace parallels the boys' daily lives, allowing viewers to absorb their loving relationship, the beautiful environment, and the ways...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
