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Mother Tongue

201519mMovieDocumentary

"Mother Tongue" chronicles the first time a documentary film about Guatemalan genocide in Guatemala was translated and dubbed into Maya-Ixil—5.5% of whom were killed during the armed conflict in the 1980s. Told from the perspective of…

DirectorPamela Yates

WritersPamela Yates·Peter Kinoy

ProducerPaco de Onís

Where to watch

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Pamela Yates

Matilde Terraza Gallego

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Mother Tongue — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mother Tongue on Netflix?

No, Mother Tongue is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Mother Tongue on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Mother Tongue isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Mother Tongue for free?

Mother Tongue is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.