Kino: The Legend of the Black Priest

Drama, History, Adventure

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Felipe Cazals

Status Released

Release Date 1993-05-07

Storyline

Propped up on his deathbed, a 17th century Spanish missionary named Father Kino (Enrique Rocha) looks back on his remarkable life and relives one of his greatest challenges: bringing the teachings of Christianity to California's native population while convincing the Spanish military to respect the Indians' traditions.

"In 1681 an extraordinary man was sent by Queen Isabella to explore the New World..."