Mexican Films with a BlaXican Diaspora
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Title
Mexican Films with a BlaXican Diaspora
Subject
The Gold Age of Mexcian Films: 1930-1970
Description
Spanish Films that have Black actors or speak to the plight of the Black Diaspora
Date
1930-1970
Collection Items
La Amargura de Mi Raza
Alfonso, a black man, (Imbert) becomes a racecar driver in the hopes of the fortune and fame that come with winning. Following an accident, on the track, Alonso is fired by his boss who shows contempt for Alonso because of his skin color. There is a…
Angelitos Negros
Angelitos Negros is a story of prejudice and sacrifice; the plot centers around a woman who does not realize her heritage, brought up as the "white" wealthy patron's daughter, she is actually the daughter of the black maid.
Olimpiada en México
Mexican former Olympic swimmer Alberto Isaac's record of the Mexico City Olympic Games is a celebration not of national achievement (very few national anthems are heard during the film), but of individual heroism. This thoughtful and comprehensive…
Vidita Negra
Author Enrique's relationship with his lover Charlotte falls apart due to boredom and the economy. His books have little success, and she is growing bitter. They hire as a maid to help the class of black Polynesian Vidita.
El Charro del Arrabal
This film by famed Director Juan Orol, is also known by various "Americanized" titles, such as "Suburban Cowboy", and "Cowboy of the Slums". It features Orol's wife at that time and favorite muse, the lovely Rosa Carmina, who plays "Rosa", a lively…