Searching for Padre Martinez

Name: Searching for Padre Martinez
Director: Paul Espinosa
Genre: Documentary

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Documentary

Follows directors journey to discover the life and times of Antonio José Martínez, an activist priest dedicated to the enlightenment ideals of representative democracy and public education in 19th century New Mexico.

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