Audio / Video

Low and slow

Description

Filmed in San Jose, California, this documentary explores lowriding, a type of custom car building prevalent in the Mexican-American community. Features interviews with lowriders, particulary women enthusiasts about their attitudes towards the drivers, their cars and the social dimensions of low-rider culture.

Details

Title

Low and slow

Creator

Ramirez, Melina Alexa.

Sauza, Aranttza.

Raggio, Nora.

Creator

Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana.

Youth Duo.

01SJ Adobe Global Youth Voices.

Meeting Name

International Latino Film Festival (San Francisco Bay Area, Calif.)

Published

2009.

Full Collection Name

Media Resources Center Selections

Subject (Topic)

Lowriders California--San Jose.

Automobiles Customizing.

Mexican Americans Social life and customs.--California--San Jose

Type

Video

Extent

1 videodisc (12 min.)

Other Physical Details

sd., col.

Dimensions

4 3/4 in.

Archive

The Library

Note

Presented at the International Latino Film Festival held in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Collection

MRC Selections

Tracks

LowAndSlow_0.mp4

Linked Resources

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