Chulas fronteras [dvd] / conceived and produced by Chris Strachwitz ; directed by Les Blank. Del mero corazón = Straight from the heart : love songs of the Southwest / a film by Les Blank ... [et al.] ; photography, direction and special editing by Les Blank ; produced and sound recording by Chris Strachwitz.
Beautiful borders. Del mero corazon. Straight from the heart.
Notes:
Videodisc release of the 1976 motion picture documentaries. Special features: 30 minutes of previously unreleased "Lost & found" bonus footage; audio commentary by the filmmakers; why films were made; reviews and honors; about the filmmakers; production stills; detail scene info. First program filmed in Texas and northern Tamaulipas in Dec. 1975 and Spring 1976.
Contents:
1. Chulas Fronteras (58 min.) -- 2. Del Mero Corazón (28 min.) -- 3. Lost and found bonus footage (30 min.).
Summary:
Two documentaries about Mexican-Americans in southern Texas. Chulas fronteras features their music and culture, showing food preparation, family life, dances, fieldwork, and other social activities. Del mero corazon explores the Mexican-American norteño music tradition, showing various performers in dance halls and cantinas.
Series:
Roots of Tex-Mex music
OCLC:
(OCoLC)52818662 (OCoLC)52806729
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.