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- La Bamba. La Bamba is a 1987 biopic of singer Ritchie Valens, who gave the world a few unforgettable hit songs before tragically perishing in a plane crash.
- Stand and Deliver. Stand and Deliver is the 1998 movie about a math teacher named Jamie Escalante (Edward James Olmos) working at an East Los Angeles high school with a large Hispanic population.
- Selena. Selena was much more than a pop singer in the Mexican-American community. She was a full-fledged icon -- loved, adored, and worshipped by millions.
- Zoot Suit. Zoot Suit is based on a true story. Daniel Valdez plays Henry Reyna, the leader of a Mexican-American gang.
Oct 5, 2022 · Released: 2002. Rated: PG-13. Memorable quote: “Like my grandmother used to say, ‘There’s no better dressing than meat on bones.'” In her first starring role, America Ferrera plays Ana, a young...
Oct 1, 2020 · The American Latino Experience: 20 Essential Films Since 2000. In Hollywood, Hispanic stories usually mean ones from other countries. The features and documentaries on this list explore U.S....
Apr 12, 2024 · The Long Game: Directed by Julio Quintana. With Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Cheech Marin, Julian Works. In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.
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12 titles. Sort by List order. 1. A Better Life. 2011 1h 38m PG-13. 7.2 (17K) Rate. 64 Metascore. A gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give his son the opportunities he never had. Director Chris Weitz Stars Demián Bichir José Julián Eddie 'Piolin' Sotelo. 2. Born and Bred.
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- My Family (1995) Starring several Latinx film legends like Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, and Edward James Olmos, My Family follows three generations of a Mexican American family trying to build a life in East LA.
- Under the Same Moon (2007) Arguably one of the most beloved films about immigration today, Under the Same Moon starring Kate del Castillo and Eugenio Derbez shows the everyday struggle of those who are forced to live apart as a result of the immigration policies in the U.S. The film is about Rosario, a single mother who crosses the border, and her son Carlitos who she was forced to live behind in order to make a better life for them.
- Desierto (2015) Starring Gael García Bernal, Desierto tells the story of a group of migrant workers from Mexico who attempt to cross the border in search of a better life.
- Raising Victor Vargas (2002) Raising Victor Vargas follows the titular character as he grows up on the Lower East Side with his family, including his grandmother, sister, and younger brother.
Currently you are able to watch "Mexican American" streaming on Tubi TV for free with ads. Synopsis A washed-up Mexican-American prize fighter is just starting to get back on his feet when his daughter is kidnapped while investigating a political splinter group in Mexico.
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