Mission Kipi
(Misión Kipi)
Sonaly Tuesta | Documentary
2024 | 81 minutes | Peru
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Peruvian teacher Walter Velásquez kept education alive for his students in remote communities using a peculiar tech.
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Synopsis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Peruvian teacher Walter Velásquez faced the daunting challenge of ensuring his students in remote, internet-deprived communities could continue their education. His innovative solution was Kipi, a Quechua-speaking girl robot built from recycled computer parts to serve as his teaching assistant. Kipi traveled with Velásquez to reach children who had dropped out of school, particularly girls, who are often the first to be removed from classrooms in rural areas due to economic and cultural pressures.
What began as a temporary fix evolved into a transformative educational movement. Kipi not only reignited children's interest in learning but also inspired families to prioritize education for their daughters. The initiative grew from 30 students to 500 across seven schools, proving that resilience and creativity can overcome even the most challenging circumstances.
Reviews
“Mission Kipi is entertaining and, above all, educational. This aspect works from an informative perspective without becoming a self-indulgent guide to self-exploration or a moral lesson. It is a story of perseverance that leaves little room for debate. Velásquez’s pedagogical essence is portrayed without exaggeration, sharing the spotlight with children who come to see education as a tool for social empowerment.” – Raúl Ortiz, Gestión
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Pragda subjects
Anthropology
Culture + Identity
Education
Geography
Indigenous Peoples
Latin American Studies
Sociology
South America
Youth
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Pérou Pacha Paris Peruvian Film Festival; FEMCINE, Women Film Festival; Voces Contra el Silencio Human Rights Film Festival; Tegernsee International Mountain Film Festival; INKAFEST, Mountain Film Festival; Cine+Video Indígena Festival
DIRECTOR: Sonaly Tuesta
NATIONALITY: Peru
YEAR: 2024
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish; Quechua; Indigenous languages; Other languages
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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