Plutarco Elias Calles is the subject of a new film by Natalia Almada called El General. Get a glimpse at a well-known yet mysterious figure.
"Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a screening of 'El General,' the newest film from Natalia Almada. 'El General' is a subjective portrait of Almada’s great-grandfather, Plutarco Elias Calles, the embattled president of Mexico from 1924 to 1928, and looks at her family’s and Mexico’s history via archival images, family films, audio recordings, and photographs, as well as new footage of contemporary Mexico. Director Natalia Almada will be in attendance, and a reception will follow.
Part of The Film Society of Lincoln Center's annual Latinbeat series, and co-presented with The Mexican Cultural Institute of New York." - Celebrate Mexico Now
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