Latino Americans, Ep. 01 - Foreigners in Their Own Land
David Belton, Sonia Fritz | Documentary, Series
2013 | 60 minutes | United States
Survey the period of 1565-1880, as the first Spanish explorers enter North America, the U.S. expands into the Southwest territories, and war strips Mexico of half its territories.
Synopsis
Survey the period of 1565-1880, as the first Spanish explorers enter North America, the U.S. expands into territories in the Southwest, and as the Mexican-American War strips Mexico of half its territories by 1848.
Series Description
The first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S. The changing and yet repeating context of American history provides a backdrop for the drama of individual lives. It is a story of immigration and redemption, of anguish and celebration, of the gradual construction of a new American identity that connects and empowers millions of people today.
Citation
Main credits
Belton, David (film director)
Bratt, Benjamin (narrator)
Fritz, Sonia (film director)
Bosch, Adriana (film producer)
Other credits
Cinematography, Tim Cragg, Paul Mailman; editors, Peter Rhodes, David Espar; music, Claudio Ragazzi.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Culture + Identity
History
Latin American Studies
Latinx
Migration Studies
North America
Political Science
Race + Ethnicity
Sociology
Keywords
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DIRECTOR: David Belton, Sonia Fritz
NATIONALITY: United States
YEAR: 2013
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: English
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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