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Extent:
Film reels (black-and-white sound; 1,170 feet)
Type:
Archival materials
Film reels
Date:
1963
Scope and Contents:
Edited film presents brief histories of various Latin American countries beginning with Columbus' discovery of the New World. Focus is on the political vacuum left by Spain after 300 years of autocratic rule, the role of the Catholic church, the disparity between the rich and poor, and the backwardness of the countryside in contrast to the power and modernity of the cities. Mexico is singled out as a success story with its literacy campaign and land reform projects. Scenes include: ritual dance by the Aymara in Bolivia; pagan rites conducted on church steps in Guatemala; political rally in Buenos Aires, Brazil; election in Brazil; and centenial celebration in Mexico.
Legacy Keywords: Beveridge, James film producer ; South America
General:
Local Number: HSFA 1993.24.25
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
University of California Extension Media Center (EMC) film collection, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
