La Frontera: Season 2, Episode 3 - Back to the Middle
Darren Durlach | Documentary, Series
2023 | 55 minutes | United States
Pati Jinich travels from Nogales through the border region of New Mexico and Chihuahua, which offers some of the most unique and bio-diverse places in the world.
Synopsis
Pati Jinich travels from Nogales through the border region of New Mexico and Chihuahua, which offers some of the most unique and biodiverse places in the world. She meets famed architect Ronald Rael, observes migratory species affected by the border wall, visits a remote Mennontie camp, and more.
Series Description
Savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the U.S.-Mexico border alongside acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich as she experiences the region’s rich culture, people, and cuisine. Travel with Pati to El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, McAllen, and Brownsville as she shares meals with locals from all walks of life and reflects on the melding of cultures.
Citation
Main credits
Durlach, Darren (film director)
Elvir, Renier (film producer)
Jinich, Pati (host)
Jinich, Pati (creator)
Other credits
Cinematography, Tyler Davis; editors, Doug Legore [and 4 others].
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Agriculture + Food
Culture + Identity
Geography
Latinx
Migration Studies
Keywords
Clips
DIRECTOR: Darren Durlach
NATIONALITY: United States
YEAR: 2023
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: English; Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Upper Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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