Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1977, Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital is a documentary film directed by Paul Leduc, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Through the direct testimony of the Indians, the phenomenon of acculturation suffered by the Otomí minority of the Mezquital Valley, one of the poorest rural areas of the state of Hidalgo, in Mexico, is analyzed. It tries to show a broader problem that encompasses a large part of the Continent; how other peoples, other ethnic groups, are exterminated with all kinds of mechanisms, from brutal repression to the most sophisticated cultural penetration.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital has proved divisive with audiences.
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- Where can I watch Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital (1977)?
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- Is Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital worth watching?
- Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital released?
- Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.