Voices of Latin America


60m 1987

Brief Synopsis

A "Smithsonian World" presentation examining five Latin American writers -- from the 16th-century son of an Incan princess and a Spanish conquistador to a distinguished contemporary novelist. The program interweaves dramatizations with interviews and commentary. Performing in the dramatized segments

Film Details

Also Known As
Smithsonian World (04/08/87)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A "Smithsonian World" presentation examining five Latin American writers -- from the 16th-century son of an Incan princess and a Spanish conquistador to a distinguished contemporary novelist. The program interweaves dramatizations with interviews and commentary. Performing in the dramatized segments, in addition to professional actors, is a group of Quechua Indians, descendants of the Incas. The five featured writers are Garcilaso de la Vega--El Inca, Elena Poniatowska, Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz, Jose Marti, and Jorge Luis Borges.

Film Details

Also Known As
Smithsonian World (04/08/87)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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