La Mera Frontera
Originally released in 1997. La Mera Frontera is a documentary film. directed by Louis Hock. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"La Mera Frontera" is a meditation on the border and memory which takes as its point of departure the last battle between the United States and Mexico. In 1918, neighbors from the border towns of Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora shot at each other for a day. Among the many citizens who lay dead was Maria Esquivel, who "returns" in the present to interview surviving witnesses, all now 80 to 90 years old. As a stymied historical detective Maria wrestles with the failure of Nogales' citizens' accounts to coalesce or recollect her and her absence in the local archives and films. Unable to uncover her past, Maria takes history into her own hands.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Mera Frontera about?
"La Mera Frontera" is a meditation on the border and memory which takes as its point of departure the last battle between the United States and Mexico. In 1918, neighbors from the border towns of N...
Who directed La Mera Frontera?
La Mera Frontera was directed by Louis Hock.
How long is La Mera Frontera?
La Mera Frontera has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was La Mera Frontera released?
La Mera Frontera was released on January 6, 1997 in theaters.