La ofrenda : the days of the dead
2017
Computer Files, Websites
A first and thorough look at the Mexican celebration of the dead, the sacred days when the souls of the departed return to visit the living. Tracing the Days of the Dead tradition from its roots in Indian culture to its manifestations in contemporary Chicano communities, this unconventional and visually arresting documentary contemplates the loving and sometimes humorous Mexican cultural attitudes toward "that constant companion," death.
Main title:
Author:
Portillo, Lourdes, film directorMuñoz, Susana, film directorLourdes Portillo (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Imprint:
Lourdes Portillo, 1988.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2017.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (51 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.Originally produced by Lourdes Portillo in 1988.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
Subject:
Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913Mesa-Bains, Amalia -- InterviewsMesa-Bains, AmaliaAll Saints' Day -- MexicoAll Saints' Day -- CaliforniaAll Souls' Day -- MexicoAll Souls' Day -- CaliforniaAll Saints' DayAll Souls' DayFolk festivals -- MexicoFolk festivals -- California -- San FranciscoFasts and feasts -- MexicoFasts and feasts -- California -- San FranciscoDeath -- Mexico -- Psychological aspectsDeath -- FolkloreFolklore -- MexicoFolklore -- CaliforniaMexican Americans -- California -- San Francisco -- Social life and customsDeath -- Psychological aspectsFolk festivalsFolkloreFolk art -- Mexico -- Themes, motivesIndians of Mexico -- Rites and ceremoniesDeath in artFolk art -- Themes, motivesManners and customsMexico -- Social life and customsMexico -- Religious life and customsCalifornia -- Social life and customsCalifornia -- Religious life and customsMexicoUnited StatesDocumentary films
BRN:
419856
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/361621/external-image - Cover Image