Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead
Oct 28, 1999 · 57m
Director
Jan ThompsonOverview
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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What is Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead about?
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…
When was Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead released?
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead was released on October 28, 1999.
How long is Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead?
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead runs 57 minutes.
Who directed Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead?
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead was directed by Jan Thompson.
Who is in the cast of Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead?
The cast of Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead includes Bruce Kraig (Host).