Displaying 1 of 1 2015 Format: DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials Title: Purgatorio : a journey into the heart of the border / directed by Rodrigo Reyes. Publisher, Date: [Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified], [2015] [United States] : distributed by Matson Films Description: 1 videodisc (80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. digital optical video file DVD video Summary: Director Rodrigo Reyes re-imagines the Mexico/U.S. border as a mythical place comparable to Dante's purgatory. Leaving politics aside, he takes a fresh look at the brutal beauty of the border and the people caught in its spell. By capturing a stunning mosaic of compelling characters and broken landscapes on the border, Reyes reflects on the flaws of human nature and the powerful absurdities of the modern world. Subjects: Mexican Americans -- Mexican-American Border Region -- Social conditions. Mexican Americans -- Mexican-American Border Region -- Economic conditions. Nonfiction films. Documentary films. Mexican-American Border Region -- Social conditions -- 21st century. Mexican-American Border Region -- History -- 21st century. United States -- Relations -- Mexico. Mexico -- Relations -- United States. Other Author: Reyes, Rodrigo, film director. Matson Films, film distributor. Notes: Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Director of photography, Justin Chin ; music, Rodrigo Cordera. DVD, widescreen presentation (16:9) English or Spanish dialogue; Spanish or English subtitles. Publisher Number: MF-109 Other Number: 903505368 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 533345 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: DVD 327.73 Purgato Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Displaying 1 of 1
