A documentary film by Vickie Curtis and Doug Anderson

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In a Guatemalan barrio silenced by fear, two teenage sisters lead a luminous rebellion—unleashing giant puppets, fire, and artful performance in a joyful fight for survival.

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Young woman performing with fire at night

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Young woman walking down narrow street
Birds eye view of young people performing
"Amazing characters with an astonishing inner force"
Jury, Sheffield DocFest
"Inspiring...an absolutely vital topic and the filmmakers truly do it justice."
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Woman with face paint and floral accessories making a bold facial expression
Pairs of shoes with flowers inserted

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