Corridos de la revolucion Mexicana

In this spirited program, one of Mexico's most beloved actors, Ignacio Lopez Tarso, tells in song of the struggles and triumphs of the Mexican Revolution. The songs tell the stories of battles fought and lives lost, and of the men who changed the course of Mexican history.

Other Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Protel Inc.
Format: Video
Language: Spanish
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2007], c1983.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (56 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Looking for Mexico in "Los Corridos" of the Mexican Revolution (2:10)
  • El Corrido "El Desertor" (6:29)
  • Historical Roots of Los Corridos (3:07)
  • "La Cucaracha" (2:30)
  • "Emiliano Zapata" (9:21)
  • "La Adelita" (3:38)
  • Themes and Literary Roots of Los Corridos (1:54)
  • "The Pursuit of Pancho Villa" (4:54)
  • "Soy Soldado de Levita" (2:40)
  • Song, World War, and Mexican National Character (4:11)
  • Los Corridos: A Unifying Force in Mexico (4:27)
  • "Despierten Ya Mexicanos" (3:43)