Selena
1997
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Moctesuma Esparza ’71, ’73. Born and raised in East Los Angeles as the son of a Mexican Revolution refugee, Moctesuma Esparza would become a renowned filmmaker, producer, and one of the 50 “Most Powerful and Influential Latinos” in the United States, as recognized by the Imagen Foundation.
Esparza is a multi-talented, award-winning filmmaker, producer, and entertainment industry executive. He has received over 100 honors including an Academy Award nomination, an Emmy, a Clio Award, and a Cine Golden Eagle Award.
An award-winning producer, entertainment executive, entrepreneur and community activist, Moctesuma Esparza is well known for his contributions to the movie industry and commitment to creating opportunities for Latinos everywhere.
Sep 5, 1999 · A compact man whose soft voice and plump, delicate hands belie a warrior-like intensity, Esparza has a long history on the civil rights battle lines; as one of the student leaders in the 1970s...
Moctesuma Esparza, a native of Los Angeles, has worked diligently to recruit minority students to enroll in film and television departments at area universities, and has taken special interest in teaching motion picture and television production techniques to Chicanos and Chicanas.
Apr 26, 2023 · Award-winning producer and community activist Moctesuma Esparza is known for films like “Selena,” “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” and “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez.”
Jun 2, 1988 · May 4, 1988. Life and Career of Moctesuma Esparza. Mr. Esparza is the producer of documentary films and the feature film “The Milagro Beanfield War.” The interview is part of a series profiling...
