New Film From Mexico Explains What Really Happened on Cinco de Mayo Kristina Puga - The Los Angeles Times
go to original May 3, 2013

CINCO DE MAYO: LA BATALLA Official Trailer (PantelionFilms)

Before you grab that margarita or a beer to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Sunday, Dallas-based Mexican actor, Kuno Becker, wants everyone to watch the film, “Cinco de Mayo: La Batalla” and get educated first. Although an important day in Mexican history, Cinco de Mayo is not a federal holiday in Mexico, nor is it celebrated as lavishly or as widespread as in the U.S.

“We do celebrate there, but not as big as here,” says Becker, who was born and raised in Mexico City. “It’s important to learn the culture of our neighbors. It’s not Mexican Independence Day.

He says hopefully this film, which premiered last month at the Miami International Film Festival, and this Friday in theaters across the US, will shed some light on what really happened on May 5, 1862.

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