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summary:
"Across 2,000 miles of
border and hundreds of years of history, the
Mexican-American story has been woven like a
vibrant serape of timeless traditions and cultural
connections. Actor Ricardo Montalban, comedian Paul
Rodriguez, singers Vikki Carr and Tish Hinojosa,
U.S. Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson, director
Luis Valdez (La Bamba), activist Dolores Huerta,
artists, politicians, journalists, community leaders
and others from a broad spectrum of cultural
experience share their personal stories in an
exploration of Mexican culture north of the border.
THE MEXICAN AMERICANS uses archival film and photos
blended with modern footage of communities in
California, Texas and New York. We celebrate the men
and women whose hard work, determination, strength,
and faith have preserved and built upon ideals of la
familia mexicana for generations to come, and the
incredible impact we have made in the United States.
THE MEXICAN AMERICANS proudly celebrates our unique
American experience backed by the irresistible
sounds of mariachis and fortified by the flavor of
authentic Mexican cuisine." |