Los Cenzontles is producing 3 documentaries as part of its Cultures of Mexico in California series. The series explores issues of cultural identity and arts education in Latino communities.
Vivir (To Live)
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Release Date: July, 2008
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Vivir tells the story of young inner city musicians whose lives are transformed by creativity and culture.
Fandango, Searching for the White Monkey
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Fandango weaves together the stories of musicians as they struggle to revive a dying tradition of Veracruz, Mexico. This musical documentary takes us from California's inner city to the heart of the Veracruz savannah, the cradle of the son Jarocho.
Pasajero: A Journey of Time and Memory
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An engaging bilingual one-hour documentary that follows a group of young Mexican-American musicians who join their mariachi maestro on his homecoming to Mexico. Together they perform a forgotten style of roots mariachi music and dance, and meet people who embody the spirit of old Mexico. Pasajero is a heartfelt reminder of the vital role that music plays in defining our identities.
