La Lucha | Self-Worth
Clip: Season 7 Episode 2 | 1m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
For the first time, Miguel comes to realize his true value as a person with a disability.
In Bolivia, the government has turned its back on their citizens with disabilities...and disparaged the character of the people as unproductive in society. Miguel Mamani Coro, one of the protestors of the disability movement, tells his side of the story - Miguel showed up in Laz Paz with bravery, made his family proud and for the first time, realized his value in life.
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La Lucha | Self-Worth
Clip: Season 7 Episode 2 | 1m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
In Bolivia, the government has turned its back on their citizens with disabilities...and disparaged the character of the people as unproductive in society. Miguel Mamani Coro, one of the protestors of the disability movement, tells his side of the story - Miguel showed up in Laz Paz with bravery, made his family proud and for the first time, realized his value in life.
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