Eight Scenes in Chronological Order
Scene 1
1519
The Paralyzing Prophecy
The arrival of Cortés and the fall of the Aztec Empire through prophecy and fear.
Scene 2
1531
The Fifth Sun
The apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the birth of Mexican identity.
Scene 3
1521–1810
The Colonial Crucible
Three centuries of colonial rule, the caste system, and cultural fusion.
Scene 4
1810–1821
The Cry for Freedom
The Grito de Dolores and the 11-year war for Mexican independence.
Scene 5
1910–1920
The Blood of Revolution
The Mexican Revolution and the fight for "Tierra y Libertad."
Scene 6
1926–1929
The Storm of Swords
The Cristero War and the fight for religious freedom.
Scene 7
1940s–Present
The Portable Homeland
The Bracero program and the migration of Mexican culture northward.
Scene 8
Present Day
The Living Heritage
The continuation of Mexican identity, tradition, and hope in the modern world.