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Feb 2024
17m 46s

Duo’s Film Club - Coco

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Today Duo’s Film Club is featuring an animated film for the whole family. It’s Coco, a vibrant tale about traditions like el Día de los Muertos, mariachi music, and the importance of family. Join our host Martina Castro and guest Mauricio García as we explore this Oscar-winning treasure of Mexican culture. 

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/49OyaxX.

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