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The Forgotten Village (1941)

67 min  -  Documentary | Drama  -   18 November 1941 (USA)
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Documentary examining the conflicts between the coming of modernization and the traditional culture of a small Mexican village.

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John Steinbeck (story), John Steinbeck (screenplay)
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The Forgotten Village -- Documentary examining the conflicts between the coming of modernization and the traditional culture of a small Mexican village.
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Cast

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Burgess Meredith ...
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Storyline

A sociological study of the people, of a small pueblo in Santiago, in the remote mountains of Mexico, who have not caught up with modern civilization, as reflected in the life of a young boy, Juan Diego, and his family. A protest against the government and religion that keeps the peasants poor, uneducated and rooted to superstition and poverty. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Mexico | Pueblo | Mexican | Superstition | Protest  | See more »

Genres:

Documentary | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

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Filming Locations:

Mexico

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Pan-American Films Inc. See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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The Motion Picture Division of the New York State Board of Education banned the film when it came out because of its depiction of childbirth and a scene showing a baby at its mother's breast. See more »