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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Kal Muller films of Jalisco, 1973-1975
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1989.03
- Creators:
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Müller, Kal, 1939-
- Dates:
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1973-1975
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelscolor sound silent16mmLinear feetVideo recordings
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Edited film and footage focused on Huichol religious ceremonies as practiced by the Huichol of San Andres Coamiata, Jalisco, Mexico.
Supplementary materials: associated texts, still film, annotations (recorded narratives), field notes.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or Anthropology Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bulk of materials received from Steven Dreben 1989. Video of edited film received from Hollywood Home Entertainment in 1993. Reels of edited film received from Thomas Perry in 2007.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Conditions Governing Use
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Preferred Citation
Kal Muller films of Jalisco, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Selected Bibliography
Selected Bibliography
Dreben, Steven R., "Filming 'Huichol: People of the Peyote'". AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER, February 1978.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Central America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Jalisco (Mexico) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Wixarika (Huichol) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Music | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Rites and ceremonies | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Religion | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Indians of Mexico -- Agriculture | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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