Chunta Documentary

Exploring the stories of men and women who transform themselves into La Chuntá in a traditional Mexican festival.

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Better than #Christmas: the Fiesta Grande in #Mexico! Countdown continues: just 29 days to go! #documentary #film

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The countdown begins! In one month the Fiesta Grande begins with the Chuntá dancing in the streets of Chiapa de Corzo

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Putting on his makeup: men prepare to hit the streets dressed as Chunta in Chiapas. #independentfim #documentary

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#Mexico is home to diverse #indigenous groups. The Fiesta in Chiapa de Corzo has roots in #prehispanic traditions.

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Men dressed as #Chunta dance through a local #altar in a traditional #Mexican festival. Photo @iliamonroy

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After two weeks of nonstop #filming, the big day has arrived: today's the parade of #Chunta in the #Fiesta Grande! Stay tuned for #photos.

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Dressing as #Chuntá is a way for many #GLBT folks to participate openly in a centuries-long #Mexican #tradition.

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Another beautiful night filming the #Chuntá in Chiapas, Mexico. (Photo credit @iliamonroy)

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The #Chuntá are men and women, #gay and straight, cis and #trans, young and old, sharing the #Fiesta Grande in Mexico! #documentary #film

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¡Getting ready to go out dancing as La #Chunta!

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Check out our #blog:http://t.co/AXWIL5pGER #filming #documentary #Chunta

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Follow us on #facebook: http://t.co/TREaYtShdZ #documentary #GLBT #independent

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First tweet! The #Chuntá doc is an #independent #film exploring the stories of men and women who transform themselves into La Chuntá.