Within Our Reach
(Al alcance de la mano)
Jorge Díaz Sánchez | Documentary
2019 | 95 minutes | Mexico
Two scientists combine science, education, and community to foster critical awareness and promote local food alternatives in a globalized market.
Synopsis
Two scientists passionate about food created an interdisciplinary project that successfully unites science, education, and community.
The initiative has built a network of educators who work daily to foster critical awareness about what we eat, inspiring local consumption alternatives in a market dominated by global industry. By connecting research, teaching, and hands-on community engagement, the project highlights the power of local action and the importance of rethinking food systems in a globalized world.
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Pragda subjects
Agriculture + Food
Anthropology
Culture + Identity
Education
Environment + Sustainability
Indigenous Peoples
Latin American Studies
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DIRECTOR: Jorge Díaz Sánchez
NATIONALITY: Mexico
YEAR: 2019
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish; Other languages; Other languages; Indigenous languages
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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