Most Dangerous Ways To School | MEXICO | Free Documentary
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Published 2015-09-22
Every Monday, little Lorenzo struggles alone as he makes his way over slippery scree and past steep canyons. And all this just so he can go to school and receive something to eat there. The 6-year-old lives in northwest Mexico in the extensive Sierra Madre Occidental. This is the home of his people, the Rarámuri. These indigenous peoples live well-hidden in the mountains and have hardly any contact with the outside world. Their daily lives revolve around agriculture and livestock; poverty is a big issue for the Rarámuri. To escape this fate, Lorenzo must literally overcome more than 1000 metres altitude. One small lapse of concentration, one careless step and Lorenzo could fall off the edge.
At school, Teresa, Angela and Philomena sit next to him. These sisters, aged 6, 8 and 9, can see the school from their home, which sits on a plateau opposite. But to get there requires a journey of many hours, which takes them over narrow and rocky paths, onto sharp rock edges, across a stream, and - just before they reach their destination - forces them to climb again steeply uphill over smooth rocks on all fours. If it is raining, this journey becomes an almost impossible one: the stream is transformed within minutes into a torrent, and the rocks are suddenly as slippery as an ice rink.
These children undertake their journey to school all by themselves. For up to four hours, they march through one of the most beautiful but also one of the most dangerous Mexican landscapes. Throughout this journey they all have only one goal in mind: to ultimately find a job in a city and lead a better life.
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Crazy how in the U.S kids be ditching class and dropping out while in these countries , kids are FIGHTING to get education everyday.
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Lorenzo.. possibly the toughest 6yr old in the world. Trekking with blistered feet for 4 hrs.
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Muy triste, yo soy de Oaxaca, México, de una comunidad indígena Mixteca. También camine durante 6 años cuando estudie la primaria, pero el camino que recorría es de poca distancia y no peligroso. Me dieron muchas ganas de llorar 😭, ahora soy un adulto con grado de Doctor en Ciencias.
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Yo soy maestra de Telesecundaria y créanme que daré lo mejor de mi para que cada uno de estos niños sea un gran ser humano ❤
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These children take nothing for granted. Everything in life is a gift. God bless everyone in their journey.
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They should do a “where are they now” I just wanted to hug that sweet boy and almost cried when I saw his feet.
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Estos niñitos son un orgullo de nuestro México 😢
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Se me salieron las lágrimas de ver como Lorenzo comía las hojas . Una criatura y de esa edad no debería de sufrir tanto para poder estudiar. Espero en Dios, que hoy su vida sea diferente y que las condiciones para su estudio hayan mejorado . Ya han pasado 8 años del documental . Te amooo Lorencito hermoso. UN ABRAZO ENORME !!!
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At least the girls have each other and if something happen one can go and ask for help , but poor sweet Lorenzo all by himself 😞😞😞😞
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When little Lorenzo said: "i like going to school, there is allways something to eat " i had to stop watching for a few seconds, i was about to cry
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Estos niños son unos orgullos de mexico apesar de no tener nada y caminar tanto y siguen com ganas de estudiar eso es tener ganas de salir adelante chingao 😢
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Dios bendiga a todos los niños de mi México y todo el mundo.
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Any body notice the children are respectful, nothing like the city kids.
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All I gotta say is, that young man Lorenzo is unbelievably brave for a 6 year old! God bless these children and keep them safe!
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Como memorizan tan largo camino, niños de fuerza de hierro Dios los bendiga siempre
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Todo el video estuve con un nudo en mi garganta 😢 me dio más tristeza la situación de Lorenzo , el solito es muy peligroso aparte lastimado de sus piecitos ; con las niñas era un poco más diferente porque se hacían compañía aunque no menos peligroso el camino ! Dios bendiga y cuide siempre a estos niños 😢
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May God bless Lorenzo..I hope he get all his dreams..I'm crying when watched his way to get school in his age 😭😭
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This should be mandatory for american kids to watch in school.
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YO SOY MAESTRO DE SECUNDARIA GENERAL, y por medio de este video le doy un gran reconocimiento a todos los profesores que aquí laboran enseñando y cuidando a estos angelitos con tanta vocación auténtica. dios los bendiga a toda la comunidad escolar, alumnos, maestros y padres de familia.
