Juanita
A glimpse into the everyday life of Juanita, a Mayan traditional doctor, midwife, nurse and activist. Leader of "The Awakening of the Women who Heal,"; an organization of midwives in the Orient of Yucatan, Mexico. Juanita has dedicated her life to helping others with her gift for healing. The film follows Juanita as she redefines the meaning of modern and traditional medicine practices.
Director: Ximena Amescua Cuenca
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Country: Mexico
Language: Català, Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Juanita about?
- A glimpse into the everyday life of Juanita, a Mayan traditional doctor, midwife, nurse and activist. Leader of "The Awakening of the Women who Heal,"; an organization of midwives in the Orient of Yucatan, Mexico. Juanita has dedicated her life to helping others with her gift for healing. The film follows Juanita as she redefines the meaning of modern and traditional medicine practices.
- Who directed Juanita?
- Juanita was directed by Ximena Amescua Cuenca.
- How long is Juanita?
- Juanita has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Juanita?
- Juanita is a Documentary film.
- Where was Juanita produced?
- Juanita was produced in Mexico.