RETURN follows the efforts of a family of former sea-turtle–egg poachers, now dedicated protectors, leading VIVEMAR — a community-based organization in Oaxaca, Mexico. Through their work, they safeguard one of the world’s most endangered sea turtle species during its nesting season along the Mexican coast.
Mexico
Documentary
14 minutes
2026
Ignacio Loera
The Waxwing Nature Film Lab

2006
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2003
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2007
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1986
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1985
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2009
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2006
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2025
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2022
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1973
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2009
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2009
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2009
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2009
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