Chicana
Synopsis
CHICANA traces the history of Chicana and Mexican women from pre-Columbian times to the present. It covers women's role in Aztec society, their participation in the 1810 struggle for Mexican independence, their involvement in the US labor strikes in 1872, their contributions to the 1910 Mexican revolution and their leadership in contemporary civil rights causes. Using murals, engravings and historical footage, CHICANA shows how women, despite their poverty, have become an active and vocal part of the political and work life in both Mexico and the United States.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sylvia Morales
- Original Title
- Chicana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
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Sylvia Morales
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Sylvia Morales
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What is Chicana about?
CHICANA traces the history of Chicana and Mexican women from pre-Columbian times to the present. It covers women's role in Aztec society, their participation in the 1810 struggle for Mexican independence, their involvement in the US labor strikes in 1872, their contributions to the 1910 Mexican revolution and their leadership in contemporary civil rights causes. Using murals, engravings and historical footage, CHICANA shows how women, despite their poverty, have become an active and vocal part of the political and work life in both Mexico and the United States.
Who directed Chicana?
Chicana was directed by Sylvia Morales.
Who stars in Chicana?
The principal cast of Chicana includes Dolores Huerta.
When was Chicana released and how long is it?
Chicana was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 23m.