Agave : the spirit of a nation /
This expressive documentary explores the phenomenon of the fastest trending alcohol spirit in the world, Tequila and Mezcal. This journey takes us to the world's most bio-diverse landscape of the agave plant, Mexico; here families have been passing down the tradition of distilling agave for gen...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English Spanish |
| Language Notes: | In English and Spanish with English subtitles. |
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Warren, NJ :
Passion River Productions,
2018.
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| Series: | Academic Video Online
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | This expressive documentary explores the phenomenon of the fastest trending alcohol spirit in the world, Tequila and Mezcal. This journey takes us to the world's most bio-diverse landscape of the agave plant, Mexico; here families have been passing down the tradition of distilling agave for generations, at times, even clandestinely. From the alluring red highlands of Jalisco to the rugged mountains of Oaxaca the film follows three producers - Carlos, Graciela, and Aquilino in this burgeoning renaissance. From a bootstrap ambition to carrying on a father's legacy, their successes and sacrifices unfurl in this interweaved story. Discover how one delicate plant can carry the weight of a nation and the people trying to protect it for the future. |
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| Item Description: | Title from title screen (viewed April 11, 2022). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (80 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 01:19:12 |
| Production Credits: | Original score, Caleb Stine ; edited by Clementina Mantellini ; cinematography by Ernesto Pardo and Nate Pesce. |