Mexico: alive and kicking

Title

Mexico: alive and kicking

Genre

News report; Interview; Documentary; Vox pop

TX Date

24 May 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:47:23

Description

Documentary following a major earthquake in Mexico City, preceding the hosting of the 1986 Football World Cup. With high inflation, and 65% unemployment, Mexico needs the revenue the World Cup tourist trade will generate but is it ready to proceed? Mexican officials describe the earthquakes and the safety issues, all claim the country is ready to host the competition. Speakers include: Gerardo Suarez, Jeanie(?) Stokes, Rosa Mendes, Philipe Vilier(?), Philipe du Bean(?), George Pickering, Raphael del Castio, Edward Campos(?), Warwick Morris, Enriquez Junco(?), Bryan Robson, Mario Ortega, Brian Gay, Victor Rojas(?). Programme researched, edited and presented by Justin Kerrigan, with additional help from Jane Mansell and Abigail Brunel.

Contributors

Justin Kerrigan; Jane Mansell; Abigail Brunel; Gerardo Suarez; Rosa Mendes; Philipe Vilier(?); Philipe du Bean(?); George Pickering; Raphael del Castio; Edward Campos(?); Warwick Morris; Enriquez Junco(?); Mario Ortega; Brian Gay; Victor Rojas(?); Bryan Robson; Jeanie(?) Stokes

Keywords

Earthquakes; Sports competitions; Association football; Hooliganism; Finance; Safety; Tourism; Mexico; Mexico City; Natural disasters; Monterrey; England (football team)

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