Summary By custom, thousands of artisans in Mexico still use lead based glazes in their pottery without knowing the damage that this toxic element causes to their health. Herlinda, an indigenous Purepecha potter, is one of the few artisans in her community who uses alternative lead-free glazes. Having achieved safer and healthier living conditions for her family, she faces the difficult task of finding a market for her impressive pieces. But this does not dull her dreams of having her shop thrive and her brothers return from the United States to rejoin the family tradition. An unexpected trip could crystallize this dream. View more details
Directed : Sebastian Diaz Jose Luis Figueroa Lewis José Luis Figueroa
Written : Sebastian Diaz José Luis Figueroa Lorena Fuentes
Stars : Unknown
Genres : Drama History Biography Documentary
Release date : Aug 30, 2011
Countries of origin : Mexico
Official sites : Official site
Language : English Spanish Purepecha
Production companies : Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad (FOPROCINE) Galatea Audiovisual
Summary By custom, thousands of artisans in Mexico still use lead based glazes in their pottery without knowing the damage that this toxic element causes to their health. Herlinda, an indigenous Purepecha potter, is one of the few artisans in her community who uses alternative lead-free glazes. Having achieved safer and healthier living conditions for her family, she faces the difficult task of finding a market for her impressive pieces. But this does not dull her dreams of having her shop thrive and her brothers return from the United States to rejoin the family tradition. An unexpected trip could crystallize this dream. View more details
Genres : Drama History Biography Documentary
Release date : Aug 30, 2011
Countries of origin : Mexico
Official sites : Official site
Language : English Spanish Purepecha
Production companies : Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad (FOPROCINE) Galatea Audiovisual
