Selected Film
Xate is an extremely important export for Guatemala and Belize. Many people gather the palm fronds from the forest for sale in the international floral industry. The export of xate contributes over a million dollars to the Guatemalan economy each year. Over 30 million fronds are exported to the United States and Canada each year for Palm Sunday alone (Rainforest Alliance)! This documentary short follows Maria as she navigates her life as a Xatera, a wife, and a mother in the community of Uaxactun.
Duration: 00:07:20
Country of Origin: United States
Language: Spanish
Director(s): Rex Youjian Xiao
Writer(s): Rex Youjian Xiao
Producer(s): Dominique Salalila
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