Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead
Documentary that explores the festival known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), highlighting Mexican traditions and ancient ways that still exist -- all of these interpreted through Mexican cuisine. Each year during the last week of October, Mexican communities begin preparations for the age-old festival. For each family, it is a remembrance of a departed loved one. On a larger scale, it also memorializes all ancestral Mexicans and the gifts that they passed on to their descendants, especially food and culture.
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Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 28, 1999
Runtime
0h 57m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead
Production Companies
Food For Thought Productions Inc.
Director
Jan Thompson
Description
Documentary that explores the festival known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), highlighting Mexican traditions and ancient ways that still exist -- all of these interpreted through Mexican cuisine. Each year during the last week of October, Mexican communities begin preparations for the age-old festival. For each family, it is a remembrance of a departed loved one. On a larger scale, it also memorializes all ancestral Mexicans and the gifts that they passed on to their descendants, especially food and culture.
