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Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead

Oct 28, 1999 · 57m
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Documentary that explores the festival known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), highlighting Mexican traditions and ancient ways that still exist -- all of these interpreted through Mexican cuisine. Each year during the last week of October, Mexican communities begin preparations for the age-old festival. For each family, it is a remembrance of a departed loved one. On a larger scale, it also memorializes all ancestral Mexicans and the gifts that they passed on to their descendants, especially food and culture.

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Bruce Kraig
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Directed by Jan Thompson

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EN
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Food For Thought Productions Inc.
Country
US
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