Posted on 05/31/2012 6:49:13 AM PDT by Kaslin
In the early 20th Century, the Mexican people banded together and fought a war against their overzealous government which was infringing on their religious rights. And although the Cristero War was an important event in that nation’s history, many Mexicans don’t learn about it in public school because it embarrasses the government, according to actor Eduardo Verástegui.” But Verástegui’s newest film For Greater Glory attempts to tell the story of that important war. I recently talked to the young actor about the true story behind the film, the cause of religious freedom and why he enjoys playing heroes.
Glory focuses on an atheist general, played by Andy Garcia, who is recruited to lead an army of Christians who were fighting for the freedom to practice their religion. In the film, Verástegui plays Anacleto González Flores, a Christian turned off by the ensuing violence. Instead of fighting the government, he wants to use an economic boycott to undercut its power and protest its overreach. Verástegui noted that Flores is “called the Mexican Gandhi because he was a peacemaker.”
And despite his Mexican upbringing, the actor hadn’t heard of this incredible story before someone asked him about it in Los Angeles. “I so felt embarrassed that I didn’t know this period of time in my own country,” he said. But he researched the story and as he did, he became intrigued. “I got very passionate when I saw this dark period of Mexico where more than 200,000 people died in a very horrible way,” he said.
“I learned and I discovered that the reason why public schools [didn’t teach] these historical facts was because it was an embarrassment to the government.” But Verástegui believes that the government should embrace the darkest chapters in its past. “Let’s bring the wound out,” he said about teaching the story in schools, “let’s heal it, let’s go back in history, let’s learn from the mistakes that we commit so we don’t do that again…” When discussing the timeliness of the film, the actor noted that religious freedom is always an important subject to discuss. And he hopes that the film has an effect on its audience. After seeing the film, the actor noted that he hopes viewers “will leave of course entertained but more important with a spark in their heart and not being afraid to be heroes. I hope that they will leave wanting to be a better person,” he said. The actor, who noted that prayer is an extremely important part of his life, added that he actually enjoys playing good guys. “I like to be involved in big projects where the characters are heroes so I can learn from them,” he said. And there is plenty to learn from For Greater Glory. This is a story that isn’t afraid to show the consequences of an overzealous government that curbs its citizens’ religious freedoms and it’s a story that the Mexican government shouldn’t be afraid to tell. “This is like the Schindler’s List of Mexico,” Verástegui said. And like that earlier film, this is a true story that needed to be told onscreen.
I am anxious to see this film....some good ones coming out lately, surprising.
Um, they’re not talking about Andy Garcia. The article is about Eduardo Verastegui. Sorry if I spoiled your outrage...
Sorry if you didn’t read the article or have a problem with comprehension but, I don’t recall you being a regular provocateur seeking relevance.
I commented on Andy Garcia’s recollection, which was quoted in the 3rd paragraph saying “I so felt embarrassed that I didn’t know this period of time in my own country,”.
He ain’t Mexican by a Texas mile...
I’m aware of the Cristero revolt, but its hard to find out much about it.
A friend told me that its something people don’t like to talk about. He did say, the popular memory is of generals hunting down priests to execute them and general’s wives hiding them and holding services in secret.
Read it again...
You having problems reading quotes? Or suffering from CRS?
If anyone is having a comprehension problem here, it’s you.
“I’m rubber, your glue...”????
LOL
So you refuse to acknowledge Andy Garcia is not Mexican and his statement is incongruous with his known life?
Guess it’s Thursday.
Verástegui noted that Flores is “called the Mexican Gandhi because he was a peacemaker.” And despite his Mexican upbringing, the actor hadn’t heard of this incredible story before someone asked him about it in Los Angeles. “I so felt embarrassed that I didn’t know this period of time in my own country,” he said.
Verástegui is the actor in question. Verástegui is Mexican. He is also a devout Christian. He's one of the good guys.
The story is not about Andy Garcia.
Cristero Rebellion: part 1 - toward the abyss
Cristero Rebellion: part 2: the combat phase
There are tens of thousands more.
I plan to see the movie this Saturday
[...] And although the Cristero War was an important event in that nation’s history, many Mexicans don’t learn about it in public school because it embarrasses the government, according to actor Eduardo Verástegui.” But Verástegui’s newest film For Greater Glory attempts to tell the story of that important war. I recently talked to the young actor [Garcia is 56 years old, and Verastegui is 38; so "actor = young", and it'd be odd to call a 56-year-old man "young"... no offense to seasoned FReepers!] about the true story behind the film, the cause of religious freedom and why he enjoys playing heroes.Don't you find it a bit suspicious that Garcia would allegedly "make up" such an easily provable lie? Isn't the simpler explanation--that the article is talking about (and quoting from) the Mexican actor Verastegui--more plausible than the idea that Garcia (who was mentioned only once, obliquely, and who was never interviewed in the article) was somehow spinning a transparently absurd yarn about a fake upbringing, and for no good reason which could possibly benefit him at all?
Glory focuses on an atheist general, played by Andy Garcia, who is recruited to lead an army of Christians who were fighting for the freedom to practice their religion. In the film, Verástegui plays Anacleto González Flores,[Note that the author mentions Garcia briefly, then switches quickly back to Verastegui, the subject of the article, and doesn't switch again.] [...]
And despite his Mexican upbringing [Verastegui was definitely born and raised in Mexico], the actor [Verastegui is the only one who's called "the actor", in the entire article.] hadn’t heard of this incredible story before someone asked him about it in Los Angeles. “I so felt embarrassed that I didn’t know this period of time in my own country,” he said. But he researched the story and as he did, he became intrigued. “I got very passionate when I saw this dark period of Mexico where more than 200,000 people died in a very horrible way,” he said.
“I learned [still talking about Verastegui, who remedied his admitted ignorance (about which he felt so embarrassed) by "learning"] and I discovered that the reason why public schools [didn’t teach] these historical facts was because it was an embarrassment to the government.” But Verástegui believes that the government should embrace the darkest chapters in its past. “Let’s bring the wound out,” he said about teaching the story in schools, “let’s heal it, let’s go back in history, let’s learn from the mistakes that we commit so we don’t do that again…” When discussing the timeliness of the film, the actor [...]" [You get the idea.]
I got it.
Dang I’m stoopit sometimes.
You are correct. Andy is not quoted in the film but rather it is another actor Eduardo Verastegui who is.
My apologies and now I’m off to get spanked by whatever else the day brings.
Not a good beginning.
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
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I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
I will read an article in it’s entirety before quoting....
Just 400 something more to go.............
LOL
I got it and I am in the middle of self flagellating with a cat of nine tails.
See my post above.
:) Been there, done that, FRiend! No worries...
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