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Melynda Thorpe

Sep 30, 2013

Women of One Heart

Saving the Starving Q’ero Tribes of the High Andes Mountains in Peru

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Oct 1, 2013

A Never-before-told Story

Follow journalist/cinematographer Melynda Thorpe Burt as she travels to the…

Melynda Thorpe in Making of the film “Heart of the Andes”

Oct 1, 2013

Arrival

After 30 hours of travel, an eager journalist arrives at Cusco

Melynda Thorpe in Making of the film “Heart of the Andes”

Oct 9, 2013

The Weaver’s Plight

Her name is Gregoria and she is among the finest weavers of all the Q’ero women

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Oct 11, 2013

Shaman of The Street

Part 11 in a series following: “The Weaver’s Plight”…

Melynda Thorpe

Sep 19, 2013

Romario Lives Alone

Never has there been a story like this

Melynda Thorpe in Making of the film “Heart of the Andes”

Oct 3, 2013

Treasure in Bertha’s Kitchen

Our Peruvian adventure begins

Part 3 in a series…

Melynda Thorpe in Making of the film “Heart of the Andes”

Jul 9, 2014

Making of a Miracle

Good news from the Andes Mountains of Peru

Melynda Thorpe in Making of the film “Heart of the Andes”

Oct 7, 2013

Born This Way

September 28

Rosa Luz tells me she was born this way. Her smile is soft and simple, and she leans…

Melynda Thorpe in Making of the film “Heart of the Andes”

Oct 3, 2013

On Top of The World

As we ascend the Andes Mountains, I consider all the roads I have traveled that…

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Making of the film “Heart of the Andes”

Found on the edge of starvation 10 years ago, learn about the once-forgotten indigenous Q’ero tribes of the high Andes Mountains of Peru. Once destitute, this never-before-told story inspires hope in all who open their hearts to receive it. Follow the filmmaker’s journey.

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