Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead (1999)

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Documentary that explores the festival known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), highlighting Mexican traditions and ancient ways that still exist -- all of these interpreted through Mexican cuisine. Each year during the last week of October, Mexican communities begin preparations for the age-old festival. For each family, it is a remembrance of a departed loved one. On a larger scale, it also memorializes all ancestral Mexicans and the gifts that they passed on to their descendants, especially food and culture.

Director: Jan Thompson
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 57 min
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Production: Food For Thought Productions Inc.
Original Language: en
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What is Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead about?
Documentary that explores the festival known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), highlighting Mexican traditions and ancient ways that still exist -- all of these interpreted through Mexican cuisine. Each year during the last week of October, Mexican communities begin preparations for the age-old festival. For each family, it is a remembrance of a departed loved one. On a larger scale, it also memorializes all ancestral Mexicans and the gifts that they passed on to their descendants, especially food and culture.
Who directed Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead?
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead was directed by Jan Thompson.
Who stars in Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead?
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead stars Bruce Kraig.
How long is Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead?
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead?
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead is a Documentary, History film.