Through Praxedis, Emilio became deeply involved in the revolutionary activities of the Partido Liberal Mexicano. The PLM was a political party dedicated to establishing a society based on economic equality, workers rights and self-determination. The PLM was founded and led by Ricardo Flores Magon.
Cliotilde Guerrero convinced her parents, the owners of the hacienda Los Altos de Ibarrra, to take in the five year old runaway boy, Emilio. Cliotilde took it upon herself to look after him during the years he lived and worked at the hacienda. They remained connected for the rest of their lives.
Like most people of Mexican origin, Emilio was from a mixed lineage of European and Indigenous people. As Emilio’s grandson Walter begins his journey of discovery, he encounters a powerful Aztec ceremony in the historic center of Mexico City which was once known as Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec Empire.
Emilio Hernandez was mentored by Praxedis Guerrero, who would become one of the architects and heroes of the Mexican Revolution. Both grew up together in the same sprawling hacienda. Emilio was a homeless boy laborer while Prax was the privileged but rebellious son of the owner. They were close friends. They were like brothers.
Emilio Hernandez was mentored by Praxedis Guerrero, who would become one of the architects and heroes of the Mexican Revolution. Both grew up together in the same sprawling hacienda. Emilio was a homeless boy laborer while Prax was the privileged but rebellious son of the owner. They were close friends. They were like brothers.
Tata, (Emilio Nieves Hernandez) was a Methodist minister. He worked tirelessly from 1915 until 1973 with Mexican immigrants from the agricultural camps and urban barrios of Southern California and Arizona. He dedicated himself to social and economic issues plaguing poor and disadvantaged families, and tended to their spiritual needs.
The story of Weaving the Past: Journey of Discovery is also a story of heritage and ethnic roots. On this Saturday at 4:30pm at the Autry National Museum (Griffith Park, LA) do not miss an opportunity to learn how to access your own “indigenous” roots, through a fantastic presentation with Michael Heralda, an Angeleno with […]
Gallery of production photos from Weaving the Past: Journey of Discovery. Included are some behind the scenes pictures of re-enactment shoots, historic sites, and people met on location in Mexico and the U.S. Southwest while making the documentary.
