Acme & Co.
Based on historical and sociological studies, this film reconstructs and illustrates, through documentary and fiction techniques, the story of an Acme model film projector used by Mexican-American businessman and filmmaker Edmundo Padilla during his forays along the northern border of Mexico. between 1920 and 1937, as well as those transhumant film exhibitors who worked in brothels.
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Acme & Co.
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Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 28, 2006
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Acme & Co.
Production Companies
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Consejo Nacional para la cultura y las artes
Director
Gregorio Rocha
Description
Based on historical and sociological studies, this film reconstructs and illustrates, through documentary and fiction techniques, the story of an Acme model film projector used by Mexican-American businessman and filmmaker Edmundo Padilla during his forays along the northern border of Mexico. between 1920 and 1937, as well as those transhumant film exhibitors who worked in brothels.
