Colombian schoolteacher Luis Soriano began his literacy campaign with just a few books in the 1990s, delivering them to remote areas from the back of his burro.
His efforts have since become internationally known, bringing thousands of books to rural areas. The film “Biblioburro” that tells his remarkable story will be screened at the Butte County Library at 6 p.m. Oct. 17.
“Biblioburro” is part of a KIXE pop-up 12-film project geared to creating an environment in which the public can learn about and discuss important social issues, called the “Third Thursday Film & Discussion” series.
“We wanted to use documentary films as a catalyst for discussion about place, race, poverty and other important topics of social civic engagement,” Julie Driver told Chicosol in a telephone interview. “The underlining theme is collaborative impact that starts with one person.”