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“…Although overlooked by most narratives of American cinema history, films made for purposes outside of theatrical entertainment dominated twentieth-century motion picture production. …”

Materias: “…Nahuas History Sources…”

Materias: “…Anthropologists' writings, American History and criticism…”

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