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Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

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📜 Overview: A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1957-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 15 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 4.5

Beloved Cast

Alma Usher original image
Narrator (Original version)
Alma Usher
Edgar Kaufmann Jr. original image
Narrator (Final version)
Edgar Kaufmann Jr.

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