My Mother's Daughter
From Spanglish
00:00 - 02:51
2m 51s

Cristina is upset with her mother, Flor, for taking her out of private school and narrates their reconciliation from her point of view. Cristina translates her mother's Spanish as the conflict unfolds.

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  • Eva ramirez
    about 6 years ago
    Students discussed Flor's point of view, Flor's mother point of view and distinguished their own point of view.
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