Day of the Dead
5.0
1957
15m
en
Documentary
A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.
Director
Ray Eames
Status
Released
Cast
A
Alma Usher
Narrator (Original version)
E
Edgar Kaufmann Jr.
Narrator (Final version)
