Episode of Series “Earth and it’s peoples”.
Built on a swamp at a high altitude, modern Mexico City was built on the Aztec city of Teotihuacan by the Spanish who invaded the region. This documentary follows a typical Mexican family in an adobe village, weaving serapes, harvesting corn and raising cattles, sheep, horses, goats and donkeys. Discusses their diet, education, work and family life. Also attempts to explain how Aztec Indian culture has ‘blended’ with Spanish culture.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
501626
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mexico
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mexico - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities - Mexico
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Assimilation (Sociology)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)