Agave: The Spirit Of A Nation (English Burn-In)

For the Mexican families who have been involved in the production of mezcal and tequila for generations, the agave plant has always been more than just a plant. This stunning documentary follows agave farmers who make the popular spirits the traditional way and gives us a small glimpse of the considerable amounts of blood, sweat and tears that go into the production of the historically important – now trendy – drink. The result is a beautiful meditation on people and the land they live off.

My take

A reverent dive into the generations-old craft of mezcal and tequila production, where agave farmers become storytellers of their land. Meditative and richly textured, it's the kind of film that transforms how you think about the spirits you drink—and the people behind them.

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