150,000 militiamen formed the Legion of Mexican Fighters in 1942 to defend against a potential Nazi invasion during World War II.
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150,000 militiamen formed the Legion of Mexican Fighters in 1942 to defend against a potential Nazi invasion during World War II.
Synopsis
Antolín Jiménez Garza joined Francisco Villa's Division del Norte during the Mexican Revolution. In 1942, he formed the Legión de Guerrilleros Mexicanos to defend against a potential Axis invasion. This militia gathered 150,000 members across 250 towns in Mexico. Jiménez's story, uncovered by his grandson Fernando Llanos decades later, reveals a significant chapter in Mexico's WWII history. "Matria" runs 67 minutes and won a Best Documentary Award at the Morelia International Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet Antolín Jiménez, a revolutionary figure in Mexican history.
- Discover the Legión de Guerrilleros Mexicanos and its 150,000 militiamen.
- Find out about Mexico's role in World War II through personal stories.
Did You Know
- Matria won the Best Documentary Award at the Morelia International Film Festival in 2014.
- The Legión de Guerrilleros Mexicanos gathered 150,000 militiamen from 250 Mexican populations.
- Antolín Jiménez's story was discovered by his grandson, Fernando Llanos, decades later.
- Matria has a runtime of 62 minutes and was produced in Mexico.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Matria?
Matria was directed by Fernando Llanos.
What award did Matria win at the Morelia International Film Festival?
Matria won the Best Documentary Award at the Morelia International Film Festival in 2014.
How many militiamen were gathered by Antolín Jiménez for the Legión de Guerrilleros Mexicanos?
Antolín Jiménez gathered 150,000 militiamen for the Legión de Guerrilleros Mexicanos.
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