Narrated by Damián Alcázar (Narcos)
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"A deeper investigation...on the families that have worked with agave for generations"
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"Strikingly beautiful cinematography...shows the personal connection between the people and the plant"
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2018 Nationwide Theatrical Release
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Agave: The Spirit Of A Nation
Directed By Matthew Riggieri, Nick Kovacic
Areas of Study: Foreign Titles, Documentary Languages: English, Spanish Runtime: 79 min Synopsis:
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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