Dolores Porras Documentary Film by Michael Peed Premieres in Oaxaca

Legendary folk art potter Dolores Porras

Dolores Porras, legendary potter from Santa Maria Atzompa, died in November 2010 as a result of Parkinson’s disease.  For years, potter and university faculty member Michael Peed visited Porras, videotaped and photographed her work. He has assembled a 31-minute documentary film that will premier on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at La Jicara Restaurant in Oaxaca.  You can contact him at imdeep@earthlink.net to find out how you can get a copy of the movie.