Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/against-mexico-documentary-explores-texas-secession-battle Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ‘Against Mexico’ Documentary Explores Texas Secession Battle Politics May 29, 2012 12:06 PM EDT At first blush, a group reenactment of Texas’ 1836 battle to secede from Mexico has little to do with today’s political environment. But the notion of what it means to be an American is an issue that continues to stir up strong emotions, and resistance to a strong federal government can be seen in elections across the country. Those emotions are underscored in a short documentary being highlighted by our partners at Latino Public Broadcasting. “Against Mexico: The Making of Heroes and Enemies” looks at the different ways in which Latinos and whites interpret the Texas Revolution, and the tensions between the two groups that continue to resonate 175 years later as Hispanic population growth accounted for 63.1 percent of all growth in Texas in the last decade. “Against Mexico” delves into the Lone Star State’s complicated history. Watch the 12-minute film here or below. Watch Against Mexico – The Making of Heroes and Enemies on PBS. See more from pbs.
At first blush, a group reenactment of Texas’ 1836 battle to secede from Mexico has little to do with today’s political environment. But the notion of what it means to be an American is an issue that continues to stir up strong emotions, and resistance to a strong federal government can be seen in elections across the country. Those emotions are underscored in a short documentary being highlighted by our partners at Latino Public Broadcasting. “Against Mexico: The Making of Heroes and Enemies” looks at the different ways in which Latinos and whites interpret the Texas Revolution, and the tensions between the two groups that continue to resonate 175 years later as Hispanic population growth accounted for 63.1 percent of all growth in Texas in the last decade. “Against Mexico” delves into the Lone Star State’s complicated history. Watch the 12-minute film here or below. Watch Against Mexico – The Making of Heroes and Enemies on PBS. See more from pbs.