George Ancona

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• Homemade Mexican chocolate (:40)

  In this video clip, George Ancona recalls the warmth of his mother's kitchen.

• An immigrant neighborhood (1:10)

  Ancona describes what it was like growing up with friends and neighbors from all over the world.

• Never say never (:45)

  When his dad asked him to help agitate prints in the darkroom, Ancona swore he would never become a photographer.

• A risk that paid off (2:20)

  With a wife and three kids, Ancona quit his day job in hope of becoming a freelance photographer.

• More than 30 seconds (2:00)

  For George Ancona, photography is much more than taking pictures and leaving. In this video clip, he tells the story of attending Pablo's wedding in Mexico.

• Day of the dead (1:20)

  Ancona explains how this Mexican holiday confronts death while still celebrating life.

• Adventure in Mexico (2:10)

  After high school, Ancona took a five-day bus ride to Mexico City, where he met some of the great Mexican artists.

• The best of both worlds (1:00)

  Although his dual identity was confusing in his youth, Ancona now feels fortunate to be Mexican-American.