A Migrant's Masterpiece: The Life and Legacy of Patrick Flores.
Spanning a period of almost eighty years, this inspirational and compelling film captures the life and legacy of Patrick Flores, the first Mexican American to be appointed Bishop in the history of the Catholic Church. The film chronicles his childhood and early years as a migrant farm worker, high s...
| Corporate Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
Galán Incorporated,
2008.
Kanopy Streaming, 2016. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video |
| Summary: | Spanning a period of almost eighty years, this inspirational and compelling film captures the life and legacy of Patrick Flores, the first Mexican American to be appointed Bishop in the history of the Catholic Church. The film chronicles his childhood and early years as a migrant farm worker, high school drop- out and cantina musician. Patrick Flores dreamed of becoming a priest, a nearly impossible goal for a Mexican American in those days in Texas. The film is a microcosm of the struggles and triumphs of Mexican Americans. The film captures Patricka€s amazing journey to the top hierarchy of the Catholic Church, becoming one of the most influential Latino leaders in the United States.. |
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| Item Description: | Title from title frames. Film Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (streaming video file) (57 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
| Playing Time: | 00:56:49 |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |