Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead

Overview

Documentary that explores the festival known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), highlighting Mexican traditions and ancient ways that still exist -- all of these interpreted through Mexican cuisine. Each year during the last week of October, Mexican communities begin preparations for the age-old festival. For each family, it is a remembrance of a departed loved one. On a larger scale, it also memorializes all ancestral Mexicans and the gifts that they passed on to their descendants, especially food and culture.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 28, 1999

Original language

English

Production

Food For Thought Productions Inc.

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded