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201256 minGdocumentary

Mariachi High

201256 minGdocumentary

One high school ensemble in South Texas competes in a state championship tournament after a year of auditions and rehearsals.

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Ilana Trachtman

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One high school ensemble in South Texas competes in a state championship tournament after a year of auditions and rehearsals.

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Kim Connelldirector

Ilana Trachtmandirector

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Mariachi Halcon, the top ensemble at a South Texas high school, prepares for a state championship tournament over the course of a year. Auditions and rehearsals reveal the dedication and talent of the students. The documentary illustrates the influence of mariachi music on their lives and academic achievements. Directed by Kim Connell, Mariachi High runs for 56 minutes and was released in 2012.

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