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202078 minPGdocumentary

Crossing Columbus

202078 minPGdocumentary

Mexican riders on horseback cross the border in Columbus, N.M. to commemorate Pancho Villa’s 1916 raid, revealing divergent local accounts of the event.

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Cathy Lee Crane

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Mexican riders on horseback cross the border in Columbus, N.M. to commemorate Pancho Villa’s 1916 raid, revealing divergent local accounts of the event.

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Cathy Lee Crane

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Columbus, New Mexico, becomes a focal point as Mexican riders on horseback cross the border to mark the 1916 raid led by Pancho Villa. The film presents various accounts from residents of this border town, revealing how their lives are shaped by the historical and physical divide. Through these narratives, the complex relationship between the community and the border emerges, reflecting on the lasting impact of Villa's actions. The documentary runs for 78 minutes and was released in 2020.

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