Texas is one of the epicenters of devotion to La Santa Muerte, a controversial Mexican folk saint who personifies death. Through the perspectives of devotees, scholars, the media, and members of the clergy, La Santa Muerte: A Folk Saint in Texas explores the rising presence of Santa Muerte in communities across Texas; from its controversial significance as a folk saint, to its condemnation by the Catholic Church, the impact it has on religious freedom and the place it holds among censored female deities.
FEATURING:
R. Andrew Chesnut, PhD
Malgorzata Oleszkiewicz-Peralba, PhD
Priscilla Murr, PhD
Marisela Guevara, Curandera (Folk Healer)
Most Rev. Michael D. Pfeifer, O.M.I. Bishop Emeritus.
Produced by Texas Folklife Executive Producer: Charlie Lockwood Executive Producer: Cristina Balli Associate Producer: Eugenio del Bosque Camera: Deborah Esquenazi, Eugenio del Bosque Editing: Eugenio del Bosque Sound: Deborah Esquenazi, Charlie Lockwood, Eugenio del Bosque