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36 Hours in Latino New York City
produced by Jean Yves Chainon, fl. 2017, New York Times Company (New York, NY: The New York Times 360, 2017), 1 min
Revisit the Big Apple in 36 hours and discover the Latino quarters of New York City, from Harlem to Jackson Heights.
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produced by Jean Yves Chainon, fl. 2017, New York Times Company (New York, NY: The New York Times 360, 2017), 1 min
Description
Revisit the Big Apple in 36 hours and discover the Latino quarters of New York City, from Harlem to Jackson Heights.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
360VR
Contributor
Jean Yves Chainon, fl. 2017, New York Times Company
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
The New York Times 360
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 New York Times Company
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Agave is Life
directed by Meredith Dreiss, fl. 2008 and David Brown, fl. 2014; produced by Meredith Dreiss, fl. 2008, Archeo Productions (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 2014), 1 hour
Agave is Life is a documentary film about mankind’s 10,000 year-long symbiotic alliance with the marvelous agave plant, from which tequila, Mexico’s iconic distilled spirit, is derived. The documentary takes viewers back to a time when hunter-gatherers relied on the agave plant as a source of food, drink, shel...
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directed by Meredith Dreiss, fl. 2008 and David Brown, fl. 2014; produced by Meredith Dreiss, fl. 2008, Archeo Productions (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 2014), 1 hour
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Agave is Life is a documentary film about mankind’s 10,000 year-long symbiotic alliance with the marvelous agave plant, from which tequila, Mexico’s iconic distilled spirit, is derived. The documentary takes viewers back to a time when hunter-gatherers relied on the agave plant as a source of food, drink, shelter and fiber while roaming desert regions of Mexico and the American Southwest. With the advent of early agriculture, and later, the d...
Agave is Life is a documentary film about mankind’s 10,000 year-long symbiotic alliance with the marvelous agave plant, from which tequila, Mexico’s iconic distilled spirit, is derived. The documentary takes viewers back to a time when hunter-gatherers relied on the agave plant as a source of food, drink, shelter and fiber while roaming desert regions of Mexico and the American Southwest. With the advent of early agriculture, and later, the development of more complex civilizations, agave played a role in the longevity, success, and ritual life of ancient cultures in these regions. Only recently have archaeologists realized how important the agave plant was to pre-Columbian people living in what may seem like marginal environments. It is through their investigations that the story unfolds, starting with feasting rituals and practices among hunter-gatherers and early agave farmers, and ending with current day environmental concerns. Along the way we learn how this unique desert plant, and its products, once integral to human survival, community gatherings, and religious rites, has become embedded in identity, mythology, art, and cultural traditions. After the Spanish Conquest, the once sacred agave was transformed into an economic commodity with meteoric increases in fiber, pulque, and distilled spirit production. In recent decades, however, competition with beer has all but eliminated Mexico’s once flourishing pulque market while synthetics have severely curtailed the agave fiber industry. Tequila and mezcal producers, the survivors of agave’s early commercial success in Mexico, are threatened today by climate change, water scarcity, and the lack of biological diversity in their fields. While biologists and producers struggle to reverse this negative trend, the multi-purpose agave plant rides through another transition for 21st century consumers. Hope for the plant’s future may one day rely upon more traditional agricultural methods and, as in the past, the use of its many products --- from fuel to musical instruments.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Meredith Dreiss, fl. 2008, Archeo Productions, Edward James Olmos, 1947-
Author / Creator
Meredith Dreiss, fl. 2008, David Brown, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Royal Anthropological Institute
Speaker / Narrator
Edward James Olmos, 1947-
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity, Globalization, Mescalero
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 Royal Anthropological Institute
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Antología Contrakultural, Una cierta mirada
directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-; produced by Sara Kaplan, fl. 1987 and Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-, EMB Entertainment, in Antología Contrakultural (Charlottesville, VA: Heritage Film Project, 2004), 1 hour 21 mins
Documentary on Argentine writer Juan Jose Sebreli. Built as a series of conversations with philosopher Juan José Sebreli. Sebreli recalls his life in front of camera taking the audience for a ride through timeless Buenos Aires. Sebreli's extraordinary perception of the surroundings, the arts, the architecture an...
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directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-; produced by Sara Kaplan, fl. 1987 and Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-, EMB Entertainment, in Antología Contrakultural (Charlottesville, VA: Heritage Film Project, 2004), 1 hour 21 mins
Description
Documentary on Argentine writer Juan Jose Sebreli. Built as a series of conversations with philosopher Juan José Sebreli. Sebreli recalls his life in front of camera taking the audience for a ride through timeless Buenos Aires. Sebreli's extraordinary perception of the surroundings, the arts, the architecture and the music of the city he was born in and he loves is a constant throughout the entire film. In a way, this doc can be watch as a 20th...
Documentary on Argentine writer Juan Jose Sebreli. Built as a series of conversations with philosopher Juan José Sebreli. Sebreli recalls his life in front of camera taking the audience for a ride through timeless Buenos Aires. Sebreli's extraordinary perception of the surroundings, the arts, the architecture and the music of the city he was born in and he loves is a constant throughout the entire film. In a way, this doc can be watch as a 20th century Tour Guide of Buenos Aires, a sketch on Peronism and yet, more.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sara Kaplan, fl. 1987, Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-, EMB Entertainment
Author / Creator
Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Heritage Film Project
Series
Antología Contrakultural
Speaker / Narrator
Juan Jose Sebreli
Person Discussed
Juan Jose Sebreli
Topic / Theme
Fine arts, Architecture, Intellectual life, Social customs, Biographies, Argentines
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Eduardo Montes-Bradley
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Antología Contrakultural, Si Yo Fuera Realmente Libre
directed by Daniel Guebel, 1956-; produced by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-, Contrakultura FIlms Distribution, in Antología Contrakultural (Charlottesville, VA: Heritage Film Project, 2005), 52 mins
This film is a documentary about Argentinian writer, Alan Pauls.
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directed by Daniel Guebel, 1956-; produced by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-, Contrakultura FIlms Distribution, in Antología Contrakultural (Charlottesville, VA: Heritage Film Project, 2005), 52 mins
Description
This film is a documentary about Argentinian writer, Alan Pauls.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary, Interview
Contributor
Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-, Contrakultura FIlms Distribution
Author / Creator
Daniel Guebel, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Heritage Film Project
Series
Antología Contrakultural
Speaker / Narrator
Alan Pauls, 1959-
Person Discussed
Alan Pauls, 1959-
Topic / Theme
Biographies, Writers
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Eduardo Montes-Bradley
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Baracoa: 500 Years Later
directed by Mauricio Vicent, 1963-; produced by Sankari Productions (New York, NY: Pragda, 2010), 1 hour 2 mins
Baracoa prevails half a millennium after the day on which Christopher Columbus made it Cuba’s initial capital. While its inhabitants prepare to commemorate the city’s 500th anniversary, they weave a vital mosaic — a biography of Cuba as an island.
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directed by Mauricio Vicent, 1963-; produced by Sankari Productions (New York, NY: Pragda, 2010), 1 hour 2 mins
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Baracoa prevails half a millennium after the day on which Christopher Columbus made it Cuba’s initial capital. While its inhabitants prepare to commemorate the city’s 500th anniversary, they weave a vital mosaic — a biography of Cuba as an island.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sankari Productions
Author / Creator
Mauricio Vicent, 1963-
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Pragda
Topic / Theme
Cubans
Copyright Message
Copyright © Pragda, 2010, all rights reserved
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Baragiola
directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960- (Heritage Film Project, 2011), 15 mins
This documentary and biographical sketch, directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, introduces Professor Raul Baragiola, a professor of physics at the University of Virginia.
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directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960- (Heritage Film Project, 2011), 15 mins
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This documentary and biographical sketch, directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, introduces Professor Raul Baragiola, a professor of physics at the University of Virginia.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Biography, Documentary
Author / Creator
Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Heritage Film Project
Topic / Theme
Physics, Biographies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Eduardo Montes-Bradley
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Canícula
directed by José Álvarez, 1964-; produced by José Álvarez, 1964-, Latattore Foundation (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 2012), 1 hour 5 mins
An engrossing ethnographic work, Canícula is a study of the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Totonac people of Veracruz, Mexico, who have resided in this region for thousands of years.
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directed by José Álvarez, 1964-; produced by José Álvarez, 1964-, Latattore Foundation (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 2012), 1 hour 5 mins
Description
An engrossing ethnographic work, Canícula is a study of the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Totonac people of Veracruz, Mexico, who have resided in this region for thousands of years.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
José Álvarez, 1964-, Latattore Foundation
Author / Creator
José Álvarez, 1964-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
The Cinema Guild
Topic / Theme
Totonac
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 The Cinema Guild, Inc.
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Carnival in Q’eros: Where the Mountains Meet the Jungle
directed by Juan Núñez del Prado, fl. 1991-2004 and John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1991), 33 mins
This groundbreaking documentary shows the remarkable Carnival celebrations -- never before seen by outsiders -- of a remote community of Indians high in the Peruvian Andes. Their culture offers important clues into the Inca past and the roots of Andean cultures.The Q'eros play flutes and sing to their alpacas in a...
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directed by Juan Núñez del Prado, fl. 1991-2004 and John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1991), 33 mins
Description
This groundbreaking documentary shows the remarkable Carnival celebrations -- never before seen by outsiders -- of a remote community of Indians high in the Peruvian Andes. Their culture offers important clues into the Inca past and the roots of Andean cultures.The Q'eros play flutes and sing to their alpacas in a ritual to promote the animals' fertility. The film shows how the music evolves from individual, to family, to ayllu, to community, a s...
This groundbreaking documentary shows the remarkable Carnival celebrations -- never before seen by outsiders -- of a remote community of Indians high in the Peruvian Andes. Their culture offers important clues into the Inca past and the roots of Andean cultures.The Q'eros play flutes and sing to their alpacas in a ritual to promote the animals' fertility. The film shows how the music evolves from individual, to family, to ayllu, to community, a structure of spiritual activity distinct from the structure of kinship. The Q'eros sing and play separately from each other, producing a heterophonic sound without rhythmic beat, harmony, or counterpoint -- a "chaotic" sound texture that exemplifies a key connection between the culture of the Andes and that of the Amazon jungle.The film also focuses on the protracted negotiations by which the Indians were compensated for their participation in the project.This classic and widely acclaimed film is essential viewing in a range of courses in cultural anthropology, ethnomusicology, folklore, Latin American and Andean studies, and comparative religion. It was produced by renowned filmmaker and musician John Cohen.
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Date Written / Recorded
1991
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Author / Creator
Juan Núñez del Prado, fl. 1991-2004, John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Folk music, Fairs and festivals, Animal husbandry, Cusco Quechua
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991 Berkeley Media
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Cashing in on Culture: Indigenous Communities and Tourism
directed by Regina Harrison, fl. 2002-2015; produced by Regina Harrison, fl. 2002-2015 (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2002), 28 mins
Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world, and one of the most important forms of contemporary contact between different cultures. Eco-tourism and "ethnic" tourism, designed specifically to bring affluent and adventurous tourists into remote indigenous communities, are among the fastest-growing types o...
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directed by Regina Harrison, fl. 2002-2015; produced by Regina Harrison, fl. 2002-2015 (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2002), 28 mins
Description
Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world, and one of the most important forms of contemporary contact between different cultures. Eco-tourism and "ethnic" tourism, designed specifically to bring affluent and adventurous tourists into remote indigenous communities, are among the fastest-growing types of tourism worldwide.This insightful documentary, filmed in the small tropical forest community of Capirona, in Ecuador, serves as an in...
Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world, and one of the most important forms of contemporary contact between different cultures. Eco-tourism and "ethnic" tourism, designed specifically to bring affluent and adventurous tourists into remote indigenous communities, are among the fastest-growing types of tourism worldwide.This insightful documentary, filmed in the small tropical forest community of Capirona, in Ecuador, serves as an incisive case study of the many issues and potential problems surrounding eco- and ethnic tourism. Those issues are shown to be simultaneously cultural, economic, and environmental, and are complexly intertwined for both indigenous communities and tourists.The film interweaves illuminating sequences featuring the Quechua-speaking Capirona Indians, Ecuadorian tour operators, anthropologists and other academics, and college-age American tourists to examine the benefits and negative costs of such tourism to everyone involved. The film focuses in particular on how tourism has changed the lives of members of the indigenous community, which took eight years to decide to admit tourists into their villages.The cash flow from tourism that is managed directly by the Indians bypasses the fees normally exacted by travel agencies and tour operators and may be able to sustain the community if revenues are distributed equitably. But how do indigenous communities, in the context of global tourism and business interests, set up and run successful tourist operations without compromising their own cultural traditions and despoiling their environment?"Cashing in on Culture" explores some of the most perplexing issues facing indigenous communities and raises a multitude of thorny questions. The film will generate discussion in a variety of courses in cultural anthropology, development and Third-World issues, and Latin American studies. It was produced by Prof. Regina Harrison, University of Maryland, who also produced the award-winning "Mined to Death."
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Regina Harrison, fl. 2002-2015
Author / Creator
Regina Harrison, fl. 2002-2015
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Economic development, American Indians, Indigenous peoples, Ecology, Tourism industry, Chimborazo Highland Quichua
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 Berkeley Media
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Celebrating Semana Santa: Change, Conflict, and Continuity in Rural Honduras
directed by Sam Pack, fl. 1999-2012; produced by Sam Pack, fl. 1999-2012 (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2012), 44 mins
This "superb, thought-provoking" ethnographic documentary explores the vitality and controversies surrounding a remarkable syncretic religious ceremony held in neighboring remote villages in rural Honduras during the Easter Holy Week. The ritual drama enacted in this ceremony resonates with persistent indigenous b...
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directed by Sam Pack, fl. 1999-2012; produced by Sam Pack, fl. 1999-2012 (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2012), 44 mins
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This "superb, thought-provoking" ethnographic documentary explores the vitality and controversies surrounding a remarkable syncretic religious ceremony held in neighboring remote villages in rural Honduras during the Easter Holy Week. The ritual drama enacted in this ceremony resonates with persistent indigenous beliefs although expressed within a familiar Catholic framework. During the week leading up to Semana Santa, the two villages are litera...
This "superb, thought-provoking" ethnographic documentary explores the vitality and controversies surrounding a remarkable syncretic religious ceremony held in neighboring remote villages in rural Honduras during the Easter Holy Week. The ritual drama enacted in this ceremony resonates with persistent indigenous beliefs although expressed within a familiar Catholic framework. During the week leading up to Semana Santa, the two villages are literally overrun by characters called "Judios" (Spanish for "Jews"), masked individuals who carry wooden swords, speak in a strange guttural manner, and generally cause mayhem by staging riotous mock sword fights. Not surprisingly, members of the local Catholic Church -- most notably the parish priest -- consider these indigenous celebrations to be sacrilegious and want them ended. Tensions between Church members and the celebration participants are high, and the conflict is further exacerbated because the opposing sides are not comfortable speaking directly to one another about the issues involved. However, by including the divergent perspectives of members of the various constituencies, one of the principal goals of the film itself is to facilitate a channel of communication between the opposing parties that will enable dialogue to take place between them. With that goal in mind, the filmmaker returned to Honduras to screen a preliminary version of the film in order to make this invaluable cultural heritage available to the very community to which it belongs. Community members with opposing views were asked for their reactions, which were then incorporated into a final version of Celebrating Semana Santa, thereby adding a unique reflexive component to the film. Celebrating Semana Santa powerfully illustrates how symbols from the past may be re-interpreted in modern contexts and not simply survive but thrive in those radically changed situations. In so doing, the film illuminates the varied ways that people craft their understanding of the present with reference to the past and their hopes for the future. The film will engage students and inspire thought and discussion in a wide variety of courses in Latin American studies, cultural anthropology and ethnography, and religious studies. It was produced and directed by Sam Pack, Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Kenyon College. It is in Spanish with English subtitles.
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Date Written / Recorded
2012
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sam Pack, fl. 1999-2012
Author / Creator
Sam Pack, fl. 1999-2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Indigenous peoples, Holy Week, Religious differences, Religious rites and ceremonies, Hondurans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 Berkeley Media
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