The Genízaro Experience OFFICIAL TRAILER

Descendants of Native American and Spanish captives share an inspiring story of captivity and redemption.
SYNOPSIS
Long before African Slaves were brought to America, ships that traversed the Atlantic were stained with the blood of Indigenous people. After Columbus wreaked havoc on Indigenous people, slavery of this kind was deemed illegal by the Queen of Spain. However, explorers such as Hernan Cortez used loopholes in the Law to take war and ransom captives. This continued in New Mexico once Onate arrived in 1598 and later during the re-conquest with DeVargas.
By 1776, one-third of New Mexicans identified as Genízaro. With all the adversity, Genízaros continued to evolve and forge a new path while embracing both their Indigenous and Hispanic traditions. Genízaro in the contemporary continue to walk in two worlds and embrace duality in tradition.Although thousands of the original names were lost in the shadows of history, their story lives on in the light.
This one-hour documentary film by Gary Medina Cook explores the origins of Indigenous slavery, Genízaros in New Mexico, and a variety of related themes including cultural hybridity, equality, genetic genealogy, and tribal recognition.
“Genízaros embody duality in the human condition. This story is one of ethnogenesis and cultural hybridity. A blending of spirits.” - Gary Medina Cook
Written, Directed, Filmed, and Edited by Gary Medina Cook.
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