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San Diego's DNA: Mexican-American Stories

San Diego's DNA: Mexican-American Stories, a 30-minute documentary exploring the region's history through the stories and personal artifacts of seven remarkable San Diegans.

Encore Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV (aired 2009)

"San Diego's DNA: Mexican-American Stories" explores the region's history through the stories and personal artifacts of remarkable San Diegans. The 30-minute documentary features vignettes of seven men and women whose personal accounts create a unique narrative. Photographs, articles, recipes, archival film and audio recordings will give viewers a glimpse into the past.

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