La Frontera: Season 2, Episode 2 - Ancient Seeds & Desert Ghosts
Darren Durlach | Documentary, Series
2023 | 55 minutes | United States
Pati Jinich travels along both sides of the Arizona-Sonora border through some of the most untouched places in North America.
Synopsis
Pati Jinich travels along both sides of the Arizona-Sonora border through some of the most untouched places in North America. She explores a playground for dentists, hunts for an ancient chile, meets the caretaker of a ghost town, drops water for migrants in the desert, meets a painter with a dark past, and much more.
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
Durlach, Darren (film director)
Elvir, Renier (film producer)
Jinich, Pati (host)
Jinich, Pati (creator)
Other credits
Cinematography, Tyler Davis; editors, Scott Snider [and 6 others].
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Agriculture + Food
Culture + Identity
Geography
Latinx
Migration Studies
Keywords
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DIRECTOR: Darren Durlach
NATIONALITY: United States
YEAR: 2023
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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