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Escaramuza: Riding from the Heart

Bill Yahraus/Robin Rosenthal
United States, 2012, 89 min.

In English/Spanish with English subtitles.
This film is family friendly.

Special Jury Award for Bridging Cultures

It's a daredevil ballet, a tradition arising out of female trick riders during the Mexican Revolution. In striking costumes, teams of eight women ride sidesaddle while weaving an elaborate pattern in the rodeo ring. Follow Las Azaleas as they celebrate their family traditions, vying to represent the USA at the National Charro Championships in Mexico.

Category: Documentary.
Themes: Family, Sports, Animals, Identity, Community, Border, Latin America, Mexican Culture.

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