Chicana (1979)
CHICANA traces the history of Chicana and Mexican women from pre-Columbian times to the present. It covers women's role in Aztec society, their participation in the 1810 struggle for Mexican independence, their involvement in the US labor strikes in 1872, their contributions to the 1910 Mexican revolution and their leadership in contemporary civil rights causes. Using murals, engravings and historical footage, CHICANA shows how women, despite their poverty, have become an active and vocal part of the political and work life in both Mexico and the United States.
Director: Sylvia Morales
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 14, 1979
Cast
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chicana about?
- CHICANA traces the history of Chicana and Mexican women from pre-Columbian times to the present. It covers women's role in Aztec society, their participation in the 1810 struggle for Mexican independence, their involvement in the US labor strikes in 1872, their contributions to the 1910 Mexican revolution and their leadership in contemporary civil rights causes. Using murals, engravings and historical footage, CHICANA shows how women, despite their poverty, have become an active and vocal part of the political and work life in both Mexico and the United States.
- Who directed Chicana?
- Chicana was directed by Sylvia Morales.
- Who stars in Chicana?
- Chicana stars Dolores Huerta.
- How long is Chicana?
- Chicana has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Chicana?
- Chicana is a Documentary film.
- Where was Chicana produced?
- Chicana was produced in United States of America.