Biblioburro, the Donkey Library
2008•52m•Released
Documentary
This documentary follows the life of a one-of-a-kind man, and his one-of-a-kind library. Luis Soriano is a Colombian schoolteacher who spends weekends taking his donkey, and book collection, to the poverty-ridden towns of Magdalena Province. Facing down drug dealers, dangerous creatures, and overbearing heat, Soriano bravely faces down fear to promote education and literature.
Director
Carlos Rendon Zipagauta
Cast
Luis Soriano
Self
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