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Deep Dive: Our Ingredients: Corn (2019)

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Our Ingredients: Corn
This short film presents the stories of three Latinos from different countries who now reside in the same American city. Each individual shares their unique culinary traditions that center around corn, a staple ingredient in their respective homelands. The film emphasizes the cultural significance of food as a means of connection and community among diverse backgrounds. Through their shared experiences, the film illustrates how these individuals use flavors from their heritage to foster relationships and celebrate their identities. By focusing on corn, the film shows its role not only as a food source but also as a symbol of unity among the Latino community.

Why Watch

  • •Meet three Latinos sharing their culinary stories.
  • •Find out how corn connects diverse cultures.
  • •See flavors from different homelands come together.

Did You Know

•The film features three Latinos from different countries.
•Each story is set in the same American city.
•Corn is the central ingredient in all their culinary traditions.

Perfect For

Food enthusiastsCultural explorersLatino heritage advocates