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Item V0994/UM

1. Chicano Musicians-Singers 1977

General Physical Description note: Format: 2 in. Video Tape. Color. Length 45 min

Other Descriptive Information

Exclusive video tape of the now internationally famous band Los Lobos, then known as Los Lobos del Este Los Angeles. Juan Felipe Herrera (indigenous folklore philosopher, writer, poet, musician) sings indigenous spiritual songs using ancient r[h]ythms. El Chunky-Ramon Sanchez (director, musician, singer, writer) sings. Chuy de Chicago (poet, actor ,singer) travels throughout the country singing folksongs of the Chicano/Mexican experience. Gloria Holquin (singer, writer) sings and plays guitar as she traveled with El Teatro Campesino.

Item V0995/UM

2. Teatro Campesino de Aztlan, Inderviews: CARPA, SOLDADO 1974

General Physical Description note: Format: 16 mm B/W Length: 45 min to 1 hr

Other Descriptive Information

The 1974 Teatros Nacionales de Aztlan held its fourth annual Teatro Festival at San Jose State University where Chicano, Mexicano, and Latino theatre groups gathered to share their talents and their performances as well as conducting workshops for all aspects of theatre. This group was later on know as El Teatro Campesino.

Item V0996/UM

3. T.E.N.A.Z Teatros Nacional de Teotihuacán, Pyramid of the Moon, NO SOUND 1975

General Physical Description note: Format: Super-8 Color Length: 15 min to 20 min

Other Descriptive Information

Mexico City: The first Chicano theatre festival hosted by the Mexican teatros and the first large encounter with theatre groups from countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. The film highlights the opening ceremonies which took place in the center for the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan, where the teatro members gave bits of their teatro performances. Luis Valdez and the Teatro Campesino are seen representing El Fin Del Mundo as the audience looks on while seated on the steps of teh Pyramid of the Moon. Note: This film has never been released to the public to date.

Item V0997/UM

4. Chicano Moratorium, East Los Angeles NO SOUND 8/29/1970

General Physical Description note: This was the largest of the Chicano protest marches that took place in East Los Angeles where over 20,000 gathered from all parts of the United States. This film shows where the now famous Ruben Salazar (News Director of Spanish Television channel 34) was killed by the police. Also featured is rare film on the beginning confrontations between the police and teh protestors at the then known Laguna Park, which ultimately ended in violence, death, the burning of the Whittier Boulevard, and the declaration of marshall law in East Los Angeles. No sound.

Other Descriptive Information

Format: 16 mm B/W Length: 1 hr to 1 1/2 hrs

Item V0998/UM

5. Chicano Moratorium NO SOUND 08/31/1971

General Physical Description note: Format: 16 mm and Super-8 B/W and Color Length: Approx 45 min

Other Descriptive Information

The Chicano protest in East Los Angeles against the war, racism, educational inequities, and the lack of opportunity for good employment. Ten to fifteen thousand people came from throughout the United States to protest.

Item V0999/UM

6. La March de la Reconquista, Calexico to Sacramento 8/29/1970

General Physical Description note: Format: 16 mm and Super-8 B/W and Color Length: 30 to 45 min Note: Some sync[h]ronized sound

Other Descriptive Information

The California Chicano protest march from Cochella on the Mexican border to Sacramento against the Vietnam ware, discrimination, educational inequities, and the policies of Governor Ronald Reagan. Brown Berets were the armed bodyguards throughout the long march, as many people who could not march would give food and shelter along the way urging the marchers to represent their feelings about their conditions. Brown Berets enter the Capital [sic.] and raise the Mexican Flag in front of the Capital [sic.] steps defying the authorities and speaking to the crowds in support of the march. Brown Berets going through morning drills at Deganawidah-Quetzalcoatl University (DQU) where the marchers were staying.

Item V1000/UM

7. T.E.N.A.Z Teatros Nacional in San Jose Festival

Item V1001/UM

8. United Farm Workers Cesar Chavez ends 36 day fast 08/28/1988

Other Descriptive Information

Chavez ends 36 day fast. Jesse Jackson speaks. Kennedy family present. Michael Douglas present.

Item A6721

9. La March de la Reconquista (sound only) 8/28/1998

Other Descriptive Information

4 1/2 hrs

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