- Category: Video » Drama » Drama, General
- Format: DVD Learn more about the DVD format using Tower WIKI.
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- Number of Discs: 1
- UPC/EAN: 738329060824
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112397453
- Studio: Kino on Video
- Release Date: November 11, 2008
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #42806 in Movies (See Top 100 Movies Bestsellers)
- #6883 in Drama (See Top 100 Drama Bestsellers)
- #6882 in Drama, General (See Top 100 Drama, General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him" starring Jose Alcala to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him"Browse more products related to "Jose Alcala, Rose Portillo and Severo Perez"Distributor NoteBrilliantly adapted from Tomás Rivera's acclaimed novel y no se lo tragó la tierra, this is a haunting and powerful film about a young Mexican-American boy's coming of age amid the poverty and adversity he and his family face as migrant farm workers in the 1950s. Twelve-year-old Marcos hides under a house, recalling the fragmented, painful memories of his family's transient life the year before. A series of moving and simultaneously disturbing episodes unfold into a poignant story of inner strength and human values vs. blind faith. After seeing innocent workers die in the fields, his family nearly killed by heat exhaustion, and the atrocities committed by the couple in whose care he is entrusted, Marcos has little faith left in the superstitions which rule his family's life – and is willing to make a deal with the devil to change his destiny. Beautifully photographed with a genuine feel for the period, ...and the earth did not swallow him vividly portrays a forgotten part of American history and the troubles, injustices and tribulations of the people who lived through it. With its superb acting, rich characterizations and intuitive direction, this is a poetic, deeply touching tale of human fortitude: a triumph of the human spirit that will inspire generations to come. Release NoteDVD Features: Product NotesIn this critically acclaimed adaptation of Tomas Rivera's semi-autobiographical 1971 novella, the 12-year-old son of migrant Mexican-American farm workers joins his family on their annual trek from Texas through the midwest during harvest season. Along the way, he and his family endure hardships that are ultimately tempered by their strong familial bonds. If You Enjoy "...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him (DVD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him (DVD)"There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!
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