Event Description
The film will be followed by a commentary from renowned historian Adolfo Gilly, who appears in the documentary.
Synopsis
Eleven years in the making, “The Storm That Swept Mexico” tells the story of the Mexican Revolution, the first major political and social revolution of the 20th century. The Revolution not only changed the course of Mexican history, transforming economic and political power within the nation, but also profoundly impacted the relationships among Mexico, the U.S. and key European countries — while the implications of the Revolution rippled across Latin America. Using rare contemporary footage, this film combines interviews with participants, scholars and writers to chronicle Mexico’s revolutionary years and their legacy, both at home and abroad. English. 120 minutes.
Cosponsors
Co-sponsored with the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Department of Ethnic Studies.