February 7 La Bamba (1987)
Written and directed by Luis Valdez, starring Lou Diamond Phillips
Based on the true story of rock 'n roll singer Ritchie Valens, who died in an airplane crash at the age of seventeen.
February 14 The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982)
Based on the book With a Pistol in His Hand
Introduced by Lisa Gabbert
Retells the true story of an incident in Gonzalez, Texas in 1901 involving a Mexican ranch hand mistaken as a horse thief, and his shooting of a sheriff.
February 21 Los Mineros (1992)
Written by Paul Espinosa
A documentary recounting Mexican American copper miners' struggle for justice in early twentieth century Arizona.
February 28 Real Women Have Curves (2002)
Directed by Patricia Cardoso, starring America Ferrara
Dramatic Audience Award/2002 Sundance Film Festival
Ana is a first-generation Mexican-American teenager torn between her own ambitions and her cultural heritage.
March 6 A Day Without a Mexican (2004)
Directed by Sergio Arau, starring Caroline Aaron
A satirical look at what happens when all Latinos in California suddenly disappear.
March 20 Zoot Suit (1981)
Written and directed by Luis Valdez, starring Edward James Olmos and Daniel Valdez
The film version of Valdez's acclaimed play based on the Sleepy Lagoon murder trial and zoot suit riots in 1940s Los Angeles.
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