Mother of Destiny. Arizpe, Mexico

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Film Date
1964
Film Reference Number
V63793-2
Description
KPIX-TV documentary film from c1964 narrated by John Caple about the re discovery in 1963 of Juan Bautista de Anza's (1736-1788) mortal remains in the Church of Nuestra Senora de la Ascunsion in Arizpe (Sonora Mexico). Includes a summary of de Anza's expedition from Mexico to San Francisco Bay and many scenes of local people relaxing and working in Arizpe which is referred to as the "mother of San Francisco." This film was written and produced by Caryl Coleman and directed by Dick Williams with a muscial score by George Alexander.
Format
16mm b&w optical sound film