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1954

Roots

Directed by Benito Alazraki

Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.

Duration

1h 43m

Released

September 1, 1954

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6.8

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  • Juan de la Cruz
  • Rafael Ramírez
  • Conchita Montes
  • Eduardo Urruchua
  • Olimpia Alazraki
  • Doctor González
  • Juan Hernández
  • Ángel Lara
  • Miguel Ángel Negrón

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