Agave is Life
“A 10,000 year journey”
Synopsis
AGAVE IS LIFE is an exploration of the history of the agave plant in the cultures of Mexico and the American Southwest. Starting thousands of years ago when hunter-gatherers viewed the hardy desert succulent with it's myriad uses as a gift from the gods, agave's story is told through the lens of archaeological, ethnographic and modern day vignettes, closing with concerns about threats to the plant's future
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Brown, Meredith L. Dreiss
- Screenplay & Story
- David Brown, Meredith L. Dreiss, Sharon Edgar Greenhill, Jennifer Lane
- Original Title
- Agave is Life
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- ArcheoProductions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Brown, Meredith L. Dreiss
David Brown, Meredith L. Dreiss, Sharon Edgar Greenhill, Jennifer Lane
Layton Blaylock
David Hollander, Jennifer Lane
Meredith L. Dreiss
Department Leadership Roster
David Brown
Director
Meredith L. Dreiss
Director
David Brown
Writer
Meredith L. Dreiss
Writer
Sharon Edgar Greenhill
Writer
Jennifer Lane
Writer
Meredith L. Dreiss
Producer
Layton Blaylock
Director of Photography
David Hollander
Editor
Jennifer Lane
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Agave is Life
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What is Agave is Life about?
AGAVE IS LIFE is an exploration of the history of the agave plant in the cultures of Mexico and the American Southwest. Starting thousands of years ago when hunter-gatherers viewed the hardy desert succulent with it's myriad uses as a gift from the gods, agave's story is told through the lens of archaeological, ethnographic and modern day vignettes, closing with concerns about threats to the plant's future
Who directed Agave is Life?
Agave is Life was directed by David Brown, Meredith L. Dreiss.
Who stars in Agave is Life?
The principal cast of Agave is Life includes Edward James Olmos.
When was Agave is Life released and how long is it?
Agave is Life was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Agave is Life?
Agave is Life holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).