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Movie poster: Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead (1999)
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Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead

1999 · 57 min Documentary History

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.

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Year 1999
Genre Documentary, History
Director Jan Thompson
Runtime 57 min.

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Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1999. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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