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A deep reimagining of the Weeping Woman that inspires justice and empowerment. Following the fictional retelling of the very real trial regarding the genocide in Guatemala in the 80s. As part of the For the Culture series, Ghouls are educating on the guilty verdict of dictator Jose Efrain Rios Mott and exploring the film's genius revenge spin on Latin folklore.

Sources in episode:

Guatemalas’ Genocide on Trial

La Llorona Smartly Reimagines a Folk Legend

La Llorona is not the Ghost Story You’re Expecting

How you can help make a difference:

Save the Children - Guatemala

Food for the Poor - Guatemala

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