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America tropical
- Title
- America tropical [motion picture] / Jesus Salvador Trevino, KCET (Los Angeles).
- Publication
- Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Audiovisual Center, 1971.
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| Status | Vol/Date | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | C.1 REEL 1 OF 1 | Moving image | By appointment only | M16 2673 A C.1 REEL 1 OF 1 C.1 REEL 1 OF 1 | Offsite |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Nye, Barry.
- Description
- 1 film reel (30 min.) : sd. col.; 16 mm.
- Summary
- Examines the struggle surrounding the mural, America Tropical, painted by Mexican political artist, David Alfaro Siqueiros in Los Angles in 1932. It shows a man crucified upon a double cross under the eagle of the United States currency. Relates that after its appearance, the U.S. government refused to renew Siqueiros' visa and within two years, the mural was covered with whitewash. Indicates that the mural has been restored and shows the delicate process involved.
- Subject
- Credits (note)
- Director, Barry Nye.
- Title
- America tropical [motion picture] / Jesus Salvador Trevino, KCET (Los Angeles).
- Imprint
- Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Audiovisual Center, 1971.
- Credits
- Director, Barry Nye.
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- Added Author
- Nye, Barry.
- Branch Call Number
- M16 2673 A