16 Mar 1946
Visiting Vera Cruz
This Traveltalk series short looks at the people, customs, and landmarks in Vera Cruz, the main port city of Mexico.
Muerte es Vida (Death is Life)
Monarch butterflies have brought hope to the darkest times of people's lives. In Mexico, when they arrive for Day of the Dead, they are thought to be souls of the departed. Coincidence?
Top Billed Cast
Similar movies
Visiting Vera Cruz Visiting Vera Cruz Modern Mexico City 
Modern Mexico City 07 Nov 1942
Modern Mexico City
This Traveltalk series short brings us to the capital of Mexico, where we learn a little about the three million people living there. Their living quarters are viewed, as are various monuments found throughout the city, including a monument to George Washington. We also see the Museum of Fine Arts and the Washington Apartments. From here, we visit the bullfights.
TimeWave Zero TimeWave Zero 01 Jan 1994
TimeWave Zero
Terence McKenna gives us a detailed description of his TimeWave concept and a demonstration of the software Terence originated in his early exploratory period of deep study with the I Ching, the ancient oracular Chinese Book of Changes. He proudly takes us on a biographical tour of our culture from his personal library in the early 80's to what he saw the TimeWave project to 2012. Terence describes the Time Wave as his "only original work". The first part of this piece is the first visual description of Terence's unique theory. The second chapter of the tape astounds the viewer with the display of the the historical resonances that demonstrates how the last 4000 years are compressed into the increasingly speeded up, drawn and squeezed collective thoughts of the "Gaian matrix". Terence McKenna partnered with Sound Photosynthesis' media magicians Faustin Bray and Brian Wallace at the helm to create the visuals that dance and spiral with Terence's every suggestion.
Speaking of Buñuel 
Speaking of Buñuel 09 Jun 2000
Speaking of Buñuel
Surrealist master Luis Buñuel is a towering figure in the world of cinema history, directing such groundbreaking works as Un Chien Andalou, Exterminating Angels, and That Obscure Object of Desire, yet his personal life was clouded in myth and paradox. Though sexually diffident, he frequently worked in the erotic drama genre; though personally quite conservative, his films are florid, flamboyant, and utterly bizarre.
Humanidad, hasta donde nos vas a llevar (1945-1949) 
Humanidad, hasta donde nos vas a llevar (1945-1949) 09 Nov 1991
Humanidad, hasta donde nos vas a llevar (1945-1949)
Chapter 10 of the series 18 decades of life in Mexico in the twentieth century. Images of the cultural, social and political life in Mexico between 1945 and 1949.
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies 
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies 27 Jan 2009
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
Orange-and-black wings fill the sky as NOVA charts one of nature's most remarkable phenomena: the epic migration of monarch butterflies across North America. To capture a butterfly's point of view, NOVA’s filmmakers used a helicopter, ultralight, and hot-air balloon for aerial views along the transcontinental route. This wondrous annual migration, which scientists are just beginning to fathom, is an endangered phenomenon that could dwindle to insignificance if the giant firs that the butterflies cling to during the winter disappear.
Migrant Mother 
Migrant Mother 13 May 2021
Migrant Mother
Migranta tells the stories of Vicky, Betty and Lety, (three mothers who have come to Canada from Mexico as part of the federal government’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program) as they face calculated risks, difficult choices and harsh realities while navigating, work and life in Canada while being separated from families and communities they support.
Sunseed Sunseed 21 Nov 1973
Sunseed
This documentary explores the growing American interest in the 1970s in Eastern religions and philosophy. The teachings and lifestyles of ten spiritual teachers and their followers are presented without voice-over narration.
National Geographic: Pyramids of Death 
National Geographic: Pyramids of Death 04 Oct 2005
National Geographic: Pyramids of Death
They are some of the biggest pyramids on the planet, millions of tons of stone and earth towering above the landscape in a display of massive wealth and power. But it wasn't the pharaohs that built these pyramids. This is the majestic ancient city of Teotihuacán, Mexico, home to one of the most powerful civilizations of its time. But why, around 750 AD, did the advanced civilization that created Teotihuacán suddenly vanish? The identities of its founders, the language they spoke and even the original name of the city are all unknown. DNA analysis of bodies from Teotihuacán shows they weren't Mayan, Incan or Aztec, but an entirely different civilization. It was assumed to have been a peaceful, utopian society, but the latest discoveries are revealing a much darker scenario. In the depths of Teotihuacán's pyramids, experts have uncovered vault after vault filled with curious human remains.
Lila Downs - Lotería Cantada 
Lila Downs - Lotería Cantada 30 Nov 2007
Lila Downs - Lotería Cantada
No overview found
Let It Be (1970-1974) 
Let It Be (1970-1974) 09 Jul 1993
Let It Be (1970-1974)
Chapter 15 of the series 18 decades of life in Mexico in the twentieth century. Images of the cultural, social and political life in Mexico from 1970 to 1974. During the presidential term of Luis Echeverria Alvarez fantasies of prosperous and modern country it dissolves; Mexico live in political crisis. It is a time of omnipotence, barbarism, and violence intervention: the world seeks new ways. In Mexico, it held the World Cup, unionism is strengthened and inflation responds to the continuing economic imbalances.
Derrumbes (1985-1989) Derrumbes (1985-1989) 09 Jul 1993
Derrumbes (1985-1989)
Last chapter of the series 18 decades of life in Mexico in the twentieth century. Images of the cultural, social and political life in Mexico between 1985-1989.
Sex, Lies and Butterflies 
Sex, Lies and Butterflies 04 Apr 2018
Sex, Lies and Butterflies
An exploration of the diversity of moths and butterflies from caterpillars to larvae to chrysalis to winged flight. The documentary covers camouflage and other anti-predatory tactics along with uniqueness of different species and amazing feats and colors.
Bells of Europe Bells of Europe 06 Dec 2011
Bells of Europe
A journey through faith in Europe.
VistaVision Visits Mexico VistaVision Visits Mexico 29 Apr 1955
VistaVision Visits Mexico
This short travelogue, visiting Mexico, was shot in VistaVision.
43 
43 09 Oct 2015
43
43 young male students were abducted from a Mexican college on September 26, 2014. They have yet to resurface. This documentary probes the disturbing event, how it shook a community, and the troubling search for the missing students.
Dark Suns 
Dark Suns 06 Sep 2019
Dark Suns
An epic investigation into countless murders in Mexico. Presented in chapters, the film unfolds methodically through unsettling testimonials, sketching a portrait of an entire country transformed into a gigantic mass grave thanks to a climate of impunity established by both criminal gangs and state authorities.
Máquina 30-30 
Máquina 30-30 11 Nov 2024
Máquina 30-30
No overview found
Love, Pascual 
Love, Pascual 20 Nov 2024
Love, Pascual
The hope of a young historian to corroborate the existence of Pascual Vázquez, a supposed general of the Mexican revolution, materializes in Ms. Hilda, Pascual's granddaughter, who offers to tell the stories of her grandfather.
Light Upon Light: A Documentary On Hijab 
Light Upon Light: A Documentary On Hijab 02 Mar 2025
Light Upon Light: A Documentary On Hijab
Light Upon Light: A Documentary on Hijab is an intimate and deeply personal exploration of the diverse, raw, and untold stories of hijabi women. Through open and vulnerable conversations with 7 women, the film dismantles stereotypes, highlights the challenges imposed by society, and celebrates the profound beauty of the hijab beyond a mere clothing choice. It captures the individuality of each woman’s story—how they came to wear the hijab, the struggles they’ve faced, and the strength they’ve found in it. More than just fabric, the hijab is a journey, often misunderstood, and influenced by the way the world perceives it. By amplifying voices that are often unheard, the documentary creates a space for empathy, challenges misconceptions, and invites a deeper understanding of what it truly means to wear the hijab; inspiring everyone to see hijab in a new light.