Description: Greetings, I have for sale a highly collectible out of print documentary on DVD, this is an official release. This excellent documentary, originally broadcasted on PBS in 1995. Made possible by funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Ford Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. Foundation, The Kellog Foundation and the National Latino Communications Center. 89 minutes long. DVD is brand new and sealed. Don't miss out! Please ask any questions before bidding. Thank you for looking!! This wide-ranging and much-honored documentary explores Puerto Rico’s rich cultural traditions and untold history, revealing the remarkable stories of its revolutionaries and abolitionists, poets and patriots — all of whose struggles for national identity unfold within the complex web of relations between Puerto Rico and the United States. The film moves fluidly between Puerto Rico itself and New York’s South Bronx Barrio. By illuminating the past, examining the present, and bringing Puerto Rico’s vibrant cultural heritage to audiences, the film illustrates why the political fate of this tiny Caribbean island concerns all Americans. The style of the film is personal, intimate, and accessible to all students, with producer/writer Raquel Ortiz serving as on-screen host and narrator. Her participation in the process of learning about her own heritage infuses the film with an engaging dynamic of discovery and interaction. Traditional Puerto Rican music — including storytelling plenas — punctuates the film, while noted Puerto Rican artist Juan Sanchez’s collages — composed of striking graphics, images from the past, and symbols from popular culture — provide an innovative method of presenting history, as visual elements from the collages are “assembled” and “disassembled” on screen. To facilitate educational use, “Mi Puerto Rico” is well-edited into 15-minute segments. It is essential viewing for many classes in Latin American studies, American history and studies, multiculturalism, and Caribbean studies. “Mi Puerto Rico” was directed by Sharon Simon and produced by Raquel Ortiz and Sharon Simon. Please Check My Other Auctions For Other Great Collectibles; DVDs, CDs, Books, Vinyls and may other items.
Price: 15.75 USD
Location: Bronx, New York
End Time: 2024-11-23T02:00:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: DOCUMENTARY
Format: DVD
Release Year: 2005
Sub-Genre: Documentary
Genre: Documentary
Country/Region of Manufacture: Puerto Rico
Movie/TV Title: Mi Puerto Rico documentary DVD
Studio: PBS
