Oaxacalifornia: The Return (2021)
The Mejia family emigrated from Oaxaca to Fresno, California 40 years ago. Filmmaker Trisha ZIff filmed the family in 1996, and returns now to see the changes that have settled over them, and follows the family on their return to Mexico.
Director: Trisha Ziff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: October 30, 2021
Screenplay
Music: Andrés Sánchez, Jacobo Lieberman
Cinematography: Felipe Perez-Burchard
Editing: Jorge Márquez
Production: No Ficción
Country: Mexico
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Themes
Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky, Cultural Appropriation and Identity Loss
Keywords
identity, home, migration, travel, family, culture, generational, bonding, oaxaca, roots
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Oaxacalifornia: The Return about?
- The Mejia family emigrated from Oaxaca to Fresno, California 40 years ago. Filmmaker Trisha ZIff filmed the family in 1996, and returns now to see the changes that have settled over them, and follows the family on their return to Mexico.
- Who directed Oaxacalifornia: The Return?
- Oaxacalifornia: The Return was directed by Trisha Ziff.
- How long is Oaxacalifornia: The Return?
- Oaxacalifornia: The Return has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Oaxacalifornia: The Return?
- Oaxacalifornia: The Return is a Documentary film.
- Where was Oaxacalifornia: The Return produced?
- Oaxacalifornia: The Return was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Oaxacalifornia: The Return?
- The themes of Oaxacalifornia: The Return include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky, Cultural Appropriation and Identity Loss.