At first, I felt rather ambivalent about writing this Review.... Would many "Gringos" be interested in an hour of living history about a revolution in Mexico?
In 1910 there was a socialist revolution in progress south of the border. This documentary celebrates the last living heroes of this "People's" revolution. The interviews contained herein were conducted in the 90's. The interviewees were over 90 at the time. Those who appeared on camera felt betrayed by policy changes that took away lands that had been in some families for generations! What would the "Holy Grail" of documentary film makers be? How about a "Hero", 101 years old, who was particularly upset as he described his rage and frustration. How he was now too old and too weak too fight these policies. Without warning, he goes limp and slumps forward. A woman, perhaps a daughter, touches his face, feels his pulse and becomes rather frantic!
One Hero who died, fighting for his rights and beliefs, on camera! Would it not only compound this tragedy if this hero died in vain? Don't you think this poor old man would have wanted as many people as possible to see? If you like documentaries and/or history, experience this unique documentary!
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In 1910 there was a socialist revolution in progress south of the border. This documentary celebrates the last living heroes of this "People's" revolution. The interviews contained herein were conducted in the 90's. The interviewees were over 90 at the time. Those who appeared on camera felt betrayed by policy changes that took away lands that had been in some families for generations! What would the "Holy Grail" of documentary film makers be? How about a "Hero", 101 years old, who was particularly upset as he described his rage and frustration. How he was now too old and too weak too fight these policies. Without warning, he goes limp and slumps forward. A woman, perhaps a daughter, touches his face, feels his pulse and becomes rather frantic!
One Hero who died, fighting for his rights and beliefs, on camera! Would it not only compound this tragedy if this hero died in vain? Don't you think this poor old man would have wanted as many people as possible to see? If you like documentaries and/or history, experience this unique documentary!
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