American Historia, Ep. 01 - Echoes of Empires
(Echoes of Empires)
Ben DeJesus | Documentary, Series
2024 | 55 minutes | United States
Join John Leguizamo as he examines the ancient civilizations of pre-Columbian America.
Synopsis
Join host John Leguizamo as he examines the accomplishments and rise of the Great Empires and civilizations in Mexico, South America and the Caribbean, from the Taino to the Olmec, Inca, Maya, Aztec, and more. Although they were ultimately decimated by the conquistadors, these societies had an enduring influence on culture, agriculture, and the sciences.
Series Description:
Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions. In this new three-part series, John takes viewers on a captivating journey, delving into both well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history, spanning thousands of years, from the Ancient Empires to the present, and shining a light on the rich and often overlooked history of Latinos.
Reviews
“It serves as a corrective for the fact that 87% of Latino contributions to making America are absent in history textbooks.” - Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press
"John Leguizamo is tired of the omission of Latino stories in American history. And he is doing something about it … again." - Andrea Flores, LA Times
A panoramic, kaleidoscopic landscape exalting the centuries‑long contributions of Latinos … a colorful, dramatic and illuminating cinematic wall mural.” - Latin Heat
"With expert knowledge from historians, anthropologists, authors...the series hopes to assert the long-standing existence of Latinos in the U.S. and their contributions." - Andrea Flores, LA Times
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Pragda subjects
Culture + Identity
History
Indigenous Peoples
Latinx
Migration Studies
North America
Race + Ethnicity
Sociology
Keywords
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DIRECTOR: Ben DeJesus
NATIONALITY: United States
YEAR: 2024
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: English
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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