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Día de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead

Season 10 Episode 3 | 56m 18s

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Día de los Muertos has been adapted for centuries from its pre-colonial roots to the popular depictions in mass media today. Inspired by Oaxacan traditions, it was brought to East Los Angeles in the 1970’s as a way to enrich and reclaim Chicano identity through a small celebration at Self Help Graphics and Art. Since then, the celebration has grown in proportions with renditions enacted globally.

Aired: 05/31/19 | Rating: NR

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