Amerikanuak Spanish Basque Immigrints Living in the American West
Over half a century ago, many Basques left Spain, looking for a better life working as shepherds in the American West. The film reflects on the difficulties faced by these immigrants in a foreign land, their nostalgia for what was left behind, and their effort to preserve the Basque culture.
Official Selection at the San Sebastian Film Festival and the Bogata Documentary Film Festival.
Running Time
92 mins
Year
2011
Kanopy ID
3434700
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