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Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya (2016)

The story of an unlikely hero

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The story of an unlikely hero, a poor indigenous Maya girl living in a remote section of Guatemala, who survived a genocide and became a voice for her people worldwide.

Release Date
June 12, 2016
Runtime
1h 1m

Director: Dawn Gifford Engle

Cast: Giacomo Buonafina, Rigoberta Menchú

Production: PeaceJam Productions
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Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya

The story of an unlikely hero

The story of an unlikely hero

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The story of an unlikely hero, a poor indigenous Maya girl living in a remote section of Guatemala, who survived a genocide and became a voice for her people worldwide.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/12/2016
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What is Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya about?

The story of an unlikely hero, a poor indigenous Maya girl living in a remote section of Guatemala, who survived a genocide and became a voice for her people worldwide.

How long is Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya?

1h 1m

When was Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya released?

June 12, 2016

Who directed Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya?

Dawn Gifford Engle

Who stars in Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya?

Giacomo Buonafina, Rigoberta Menchú

What genre is Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya?

Documentary