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Voices from Texas

Voices from Texas probes the cultural and historical factors that have shaped Mexican American writers in Texas as they employ poetry and spoken word to navigate their struggles, interpret history, and celebrate life.

Premiere Date

September 1, 2003

Length

60 minutes

Funding Type

Co-Production

Mexican Americans in Texas have consistently used poetry and spoken word to navigate their struggles, interpret history, and celebrate life. Showcasing a diverse spectrum of writers drawn from bustling urban centers and small border towns, Voices from Texas probes the cultural and historical factors that have shaped this unique and vibrant voice within the American mosaic.