" TOMORROW'S MEXICO " 1946 PORTRAIT OF MEXICAN CULTURE, HISTORY, TOURISM & CHALLENGES GG17985

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Dating to 1946, "Tomorrow's Mexico" looks at the nation in the immediate post-WWII period, with a look at its tourist sites and industry, history including the revolution, economic challenges, and educational reforms, illustrating the country's complex path toward modernization and social justice. This film covers Mexico's 36-year social upheaval. From the revolution of 1910 to today's industrial expansion it shows the growing determination of the Mexicans to throw off the bonds of ignorance and raise their standards of living.

00:00 - 0:34: Describes the surge in American tourism into Mexico via the Pan-American Highway, highlighting the superficial engagement of many tourists with Mexican culture.
0:34 - 0:55: Discusses attractions like Paricutín, a volcano that erupted in a farmer's field, as points of interest for tourists, alongside Mexico's religious celebrations which blend ancient and Spanish influences.
0:55 - 1:43: Notes that most U.S. tourists are more interested in local color mixed with modern conveniences rather than understanding Mexico's historical and social struggles.
1:43 - 2:41: Describes Mexico City as a tourist hub where visitors enjoy familiar comforts, often remaining detached from the real Mexico, its culture, and its people.
2:41 - 3:20: A brief dialogue illustrates a common misunderstanding among tourists about Mexican identity, juxtaposed with the real Mexico undergoing social upheaval since the 1910 revolution.
3:20 - 4:35: Provides historical context of the Mexican Revolution, mentioning key figures like Madero, Pancho Villa, Zapata, and the effects of long-standing foreign and domestic exploitation.
4:35 - 5:52: Discusses President Lázaro Cárdenas's initiatives to redistribute land, improve agricultural practices, and combat poverty among the peasantry.
5:52 - 6:46: Describes Cárdenas's educational reforms aimed at reducing illiteracy and improving the lives of the general populace.
6:46 - 7:34: Highlights Cárdenas's bold move to nationalize the oil industry, reducing foreign control over Mexican resources, despite economic repercussions.
7:34 - 8:06: Introduces Manuel Ávila Camacho, who succeeded Cárdenas, and sets the stage for changes due to World War II.
8:06 - 9:44: Explains how WWII led to closer economic ties with the US, aiding Mexico's industrial growth, and describes the rehabilitation of Mexican railways with US assistance.
9:44 - 10:44: Reflects on Mexico's gains post-WWII in terms of industrial strength, international relations, and its new global standing.
10:44 - 11:57: Discusses the economic disparities in Mexico despite post-war prosperity, emphasizing the ongoing need for the economic revolution to benefit the common people.
11:57 - 13:07: Outlines the political landscape with various parties' stances on the revolution, highlighting PRI's dominance in continuing the revolutionary agenda.
13:07 - 14:21: Continues discussing the challenges in Mexico's agrarian economy and the shift towards industrial development, with a focus on education.
14:21 - 16:02: Details comprehensive literacy efforts by the Mexican government, including mandatory teaching and the distribution of educational materials, aiming to educate the nation for future progress and democracy.

This script encapsulates Mexico's journey through tourism, historical revolutions, economic challenges, and educational reforms, illustrating the country's complex path toward modernization and social justice.

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