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Play and Cultural Continuity: Part 3 -- Mexican-American Children (1975)

1975 · Short film · 28 min

Synopsis

Filmed in the Rio Grande Valley near Edinburg, Texas, an area where traditional values are maintained and passed on to Mexican-American children. Episodes show domestic play and enactment of experiences at clinics and livestock auctions. Illustrates the culturally defines, prescribed modes of interaction between boys and girls, and the emphasis on mutual respect between generations. S.H. Arnaud and N.E. Curry

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Running time
28 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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