Four Paths to Dignity profiles the pursuit of dignity for Guatemalan midwives. The midwives confront challenges, as they battle racism and a health establishment that strives to prevent them from providing care that is culturally appropriate. Although the midwives provide important services to their communities, they are opposed by a government that seeks to eliminate their practice. This film reveals their activism and their struggle to gain recognition by the medical establishment.
"This film advocates for dialogue between ancestral and western health systems; as one of the comadronas says 'the world of the midwife coexists with Mother Earth.' Midwives will continue to demand respect and an integration of the Mayan worldview into mainstream health practices. Four Paths to Dignity is a concise and moving exploration of their struggle and an informative view into international healthcare." —Educational Media Reviews Online
"4 1/2 Stars. The EPF Media film Four Paths to Dignity: The Struggle of Guatemalan Midwives is a brief yet fascinating exploration of a group fighting for their right to exist. The film not only highlights their struggles but stresses the importance of their work to the community." —Video Librarian
