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A rich and colorful depiction of the Mexican Day of the Dead that explores the ancient origins of the celebration and its emergence in the U.S.A. Viewers pay a nighttime visit to a cemetery, where revelers celebrate the holiday with ample amounts of food and whimsy and just a hint of sadness. The film portrays the fascinating art of 'ofrenda' (or altar) building - as a way to commemorate those who have passed.—Anonymous

"Día de Los Muertos" documents the celebration and origins of the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday through those who celebrate it in Watsonville, Salinas and Santa Cruz, California. It's not a mournful holiday, but instead is a festive and colorful celebration of the living and the dead. The film also explores the indigenous roots of the holiday, documents the tradition of 'ofrenda' (or altar) building, and features a day and nighttime visit to a Watsonville cemetery where the holiday is celebrated.—Anonymous