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Mexico, Mexico, ra, ra, ra!
Librado, an unemployed man, lives in a crowded small house with numerous children and relatives, is beaten for stealing a car antenna. His godmother and her children try to settle in his place. She then is arrested at a supermarket for stealing, however, she offers herself and volunteers a friend of hers for sex to the policemen so she can be released. She is a maid of an employee who acts subservient to his boss, a mid-level government employee at once servile who delivers speeches on sexuality in educational texts and then discusses the matter with his brother, a corrupt inspector.
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Plot Summary
This is a documentary film that captures the spirit and excitement of the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada, with a specific focus on the performances and participation of the Mexican athletes. It highlights their training, challenges, and moments of triumph and determination on the international stage.
Critical Reception
As a documentary focused on a specific national contingent at an Olympics, "Mexico, Mexico, ra, ra, ra!" likely received limited distribution and critical review compared to mainstream films. Its reception would have been primarily within Mexico, where it would have served as a patriotic record of their athletes' endeavors. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would likely focus on its patriotic sentiment and its success in documenting the Mexican Olympic experience.
What Reviewers Say
A patriotic look at Mexican athletes at the 1976 Olympics.
Captures the spirit and determination of the national team.
Likely appreciated for its nationalistic pride and documentary value within Mexico.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific documentary is not readily available, suggesting it had a niche audience or was not widely reviewed online by the general public.
Fun Fact
The film was produced to commemorate the participation of Mexico in the 1976 Olympic Games and to inspire national pride through the athletic achievements of its competitors.
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