A Migrant's Masterpiece: The Life and Legacy of Patrick Flores

Streaming video - 2008

Spanning a period of almost eighty years, this inspirational and compelling film captures the life and legacy of Patrick Flores, the first Mexican American to be appointed Bishop in the history of the Catholic Church. The film chronicles his childhood and early years as a migrant farm worker, high school drop- out and cantina musician. Patrick Flores dreamed of becoming a priest, a nearly impossible goal for a Mexican American in those days in Texas. The film is a microcosm of the struggles and triumphs of Mexican Americans. The film captures Patricka€s amazing journey to the top hierarchy of the Catholic Church, becoming one of the most influential Latino leaders in the United States..

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Genres
Documentary films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Galán Incorporated 2008.
2016.
Language
English
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
Cover Image
Item Description
In Process Record.
Title from title frames.
Film
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (57 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Playing Time
00:56:49
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).