Mother Tongue
Nov 01, 2015 · 19m
Director
Pamela YatesOverview
"Mother Tongue" chronicles the first time a documentary film about Guatemalan genocide in Guatemala was translated and dubbed into Maya-Ixil—5.5% of whom were killed during the armed conflict in the 1980s. Told from the perspective of Matilde Terraza, an emerging Ixil leader and the translation project’s coordinator, "Mother Tongue" illuminates the Ixil community’s ongoing work to preserve collective memory.
Cast of Mother Tongue
Crew of Mother Tongue
Pamela YatesDirector, Writer
Paco de OnísProducer, Writer- Peter KinoyEditor, Writer
- Sean MattisonDirector of Photography
- Javier CorletoDirector of Photography
- Daniela QuirozEditor, Co-Producer
- Monica Wise RoblesAssociate Producer
- Nora ChristianiAssociate Producer
- Sofia GeldAssociate Producer
- Benny MouthonSound Re-Recording Mixer
- Beatriz Gallardo ShaulCo-Producer
About Mother Tongue
What is Mother Tongue about?
"Mother Tongue" chronicles the first time a documentary film about Guatemalan genocide in Guatemala was translated and dubbed into Maya-Ixil—5.5% of whom were killed during the armed conflict in the 1980s. Told from the perspective of Matilde Terraza, an emerging Ixil leader and the translation project’s coordinator, "Mother Tongue" illuminates the Ixil community’s ongoing work to preserve…
When was Mother Tongue released?
Mother Tongue was released on November 1, 2015.
How long is Mother Tongue?
Mother Tongue runs 19 minutes.
Who directed Mother Tongue?
Mother Tongue was directed by Pamela Yates.
Who is in the cast of Mother Tongue?
The cast of Mother Tongue includes Matilde Terraza Gallego.