Los Cenzontles students, left, Joeceline Garcia and Isabel Reyes, right, meet Maya artists in Yucatan during a scene from “Puntos de Vida,” a new documentary. Second from right is Los Cenzontles teacher Marie-Astrid Do-Rodriguez.Photo: James Hall / Los Cenzontles
Watch: Students share the sights, artistry of Yucatán
ByYucatán Magazine
Los Cenzontles students, left, Joeceline Garcia and Isabel Reyes, right, meet Maya artists in Yucatan during a scene from “Puntos de Vida,” a new documentary. Second from right is Los Cenzontles teacher Marie-Astrid Do-Rodriguez.Photo: James Hall / Los Cenzontles
Two California 15-year-olds took a trip to Yucatán and came home to create a beautiful documentary.
Marie-Astrid Do-Rodriguez, a teacher and artist at Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy in the Bay Area, brought the two youths to Mexico back in March 2020 to meet artisans who specialize in Maya embroidery.
The trio filmed their experiences traveling and interacting with Yucatan residents and artists, and Bay Area filmmaker James Hall turned the footage into “Puntos de Vida” (“Threads of Life”), a 25-minute film.
“Puntos de Vida” contains fascinating footage of artists at work and Yucatan life in general, and glimpses of stunningly beautiful Maya creations.
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