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Canoa: A Shameful Memory

(1976)
7.8 PixlRun
A town. Vested interests. 1968: a decisive year in the history of Mexico.
Country Mexico
Original language Spanish
Runtime 1h 56min
Premiere 1976-03-04
MPAA rating Not Rated
Director Felipe Cazals
Cinematography Álex Phillips Jr.
Editor Rafael Ceballos
Producers Roberto Lozoya
Production Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC) · Conacite Uno
IMDb 7.8
RT 86

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Cinematography
Álex Phillips Jr.
Editor
Rafael Ceballos
Producers
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Our review

A group of students arrives in a small town during a hiking expedition. Once there, the local priest accuses them of being communist agitators on the run from an army crack-down against student demonstrations in nearby Mexico City and rallies the townsfolk to lynch them. Based on a true story.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Canoa: A Shameful Memory?
Felipe Cazals directed Canoa: A Shameful Memory in 1976.
What is the IMDb rating?
Canoa: A Shameful Memory has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 from 2,154 votes.
Where can I watch Canoa: A Shameful Memory?
Canoa: A Shameful Memory is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
How long is Canoa: A Shameful Memory?
Canoa: A Shameful Memory has a runtime of 1h 56min (116 minutes).

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