América Tropical: The Martyr Mural of Siqueiros
Mexican social realist painter David Alfaro Siqueiros created Olvera Street’s popular “América Tropical” mural introducing an innovative and unprecedented technique to muralism that required revolutionary techniques and materials. “America Tropical” is considered the most studied, white-washed mural in the United States and in fact inspired many contemporary muralists working today profiled in the film including 3B Collective, Erin Yoshi and Fabian Debora (Homeboy Art Academy). The film also features commentary from Rubén Ortiz-Torres, Harry Gamboa Jr., Isabel Rojas-Williams and more
Release Date
October 11, 2023Runtime
57 minDirected by
José Luis Figueroa, Omar FoglioLanguage
EnglishBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
Released
Crew17 crew members
