Felipa: North of the Border

Year Published: 1971

Creator: Learning Corporation of America

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 16Feb71 · LP43080 (Jan-Jun 1974) Copyright holder: Learning Company of America, a division of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc

Description: A bilingual girl of Mexican-American parents has ambitions to be teacher. She helps her injured uncle take the drivers test so he can maintain his dignity as a working member of society, essentially depicting the quiet desperation of an extended family to succeed. "Felipa" is played by Phyllis Agraan. Filmed in Tucson, with shots of San Xavier Del Bac. Shows back-breaking field work, utilizing short-handled hoes. Mother is played by Dolores Jaurique. Awards: Columbus Film Festival : ”Best Film in category” Aired on CBS Children’s Film Festival

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