Harvest of loneliness = Cosecha triste / A Films for the Humanities & Sciences presentation ; producer, Gilbert G. Gonzalez ; directors, Gilbert G. Gonzalez, Vivian Price, Adrian Salinas.
Publisher:
Distributed by Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
Copyright Date:
2011
Description:
1 videodisc (58 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Narration, Gilbert G. Gonzalez, Yolanda Ponce ; interviewees, Kitty Calavita, Carlos Marentes, Henry Anderson, Juan Zarato, Victor Quintana ... [et al.]. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010.
Summary:
"Shedding light on the current debate over immigration reform and the use of 'guest workers' in American agriculture, this historical documentary examines what was known as the Bracero Program-- a system put in place from 1942 to 1964 to recruit Mexican farm laborers for temporary work in the United States. The film presents ample testimony from surviving braceros as well as family members and descendants of these displaced workers, who typically went north expecting not just high wages but also humane treatment and working conditions-- expectations that were rarely if ever met. Featured experts include Mexican activist and politician Victor Quintana, Bracero Program in California author Henry Anderson, and several others. Extensive archival material is also included." -- Container.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)707141528
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.