About the Film

"The Storm that Swept Mexico" is a two-hour documentary that tells the gripping story of the Mexican revolution of 1910, its causes and its legacy. Eleven years in the making, and shot in HD, this film uses contemporary footage and interviews with participants, historians and others, as well as period photographs and motion pictures from the earliest days of cinema, editorial cartoons of the time, and artwork of various types. Much of this material has never been seen before by North American audiences.

Leading the initial wave of 20th century worldwide political and social upheavals, the Mexican Revolution was the first major revolution to be filmed. It was not merely an internal affair; it was an international event, profoundly influenced by U.S. and European foreign policy. While direct U.S. intervention exacerbated the already-troubled domestic turmoil, Britain, France and Germany worked behind the scenes to protect their financial and political interests in Mexico. Thus, "The Storm that Swept Mexico" tells the story of early globalization and the shifting landscape of capitalism during that tumultuous time.