La Frontera: Season 1, Episode 1 - Miles from Nowhere
Darren Durlach | Documentary, Series
2021 | 55 minutes | United States
Pati travels from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez to Big Bend National Park. She discovers the people, places, and food that make the culture and economy of the region distinct.
Synopsis
Pati Jinich travels from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez to Big Bend National Park. She discovers the people, places, and food that make it unique. Old and new friends help Pati discover the best places to eat and what makes the culture and economy of the region distinct.
Series Description
Savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the U.S.-Mexico border alongside acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich as she experiences the region’s rich culture, people, and cuisine. Travel with Pati to El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, McAllen, and Brownsville as she shares meals with locals from all walks of life and reflects on the melding of cultures.
Citation
Main credits
Connell, Dan (film director)
Epstein, Jessica (film producer)
Jinich, Pati (host)
Jinich, Pati (creator)
Other credits
Cinematography, James Ogle; editors, Ryan Schoonmaker, Paige Theisse.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Agriculture + Food
Culture + Identity
Geography
Latinx
Migration Studies
Keywords
Clips
DIRECTOR: Darren Durlach
NATIONALITY: United States
YEAR: 2021
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: English; Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Upper Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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