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The Making of Maestra: Women and the 1961 Cuban Literacy Campaign

The Cuban Literacy Campaign of 1961 had 250,000 volunteer teachers and resulted in 700,000 people learning to read. The documentary MAESTRA captures this powerful story of literacy and rural community by exploring the experiences of nine women who, as young girls, taught in the campaign. We invite you to join us for a screening of the documentary, which will be followed by a discussion with UNC researchers and film director Catherine Murphy.

Date:
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Time:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Room
Venue:
Wilson Library
Categories:
Films   Lectures, Readings and Talks  

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Emily Jack