Agave: The Spirit of a Nation
This expressive documentary explores the phenomenon of Tequila and Mezcal, the fastest trending alcohol spirits in the world, This journey takes us to the world’s most bio-diverse landscape of the agave plant, Mexico; here families have been passing down the tradition of distilling agave for generations, even at times clandestinely. From the alluring red highlands of Jalisco to the rugged mountains of Oaxaca, the film follows three producers - Carlos, Graciela, and Aquilino in a burgeoning renaissance. From bootstrap ambition to carrying on a father’s legacy, their successes and sacrifices unfurl in this interweaved story.
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Credits
Directors: |
Nicholas Kovacic, Matthew Riggieri |
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Executive Producer: |
Steve Reynolds, Enrique Santos |
Producer: |
Matthew Riggieri, Nicholas Kovacic, Paola Villanueva Bidault |
Screenwriter: |
Chantal Martineau |
Cinematographer: |
Ernesto Pardo, Nathan Pesce |
Editor: |
Clementina Mantenelli, Nicholas Kovacic |
Sound Designer: |
Matt Davies |
Music: |
Caleb Stine |
Principal Cast: |
Damián Alcázar, Carlos Camarena, Graciela Angeles Carreño, Aquilino García Lopez |
Additional Credits: |
Helena Medina-Lomeli: Production Supervisor, Gerson Escudero: Production Mixer, Andres Tripp: Assistant Camera, Federico Sánchez: Additional Original Music, Gabriel Goodenough: Co-Producer , Todd Yuhanick: Associate Producer , Colin Smith : Assistant Editor , Ian Pearson : Assistant Editor , Rafaelo Balderas: Production Assistant |
Contact
Public Film Contact: |
Matthew Riggieri
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Publicity Contact: |
René Ridinger - Smith & Company
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