Chulas Fronteras

Dec 30 1976 N/A 0h 58m
Documentary, Music

A complex, insightful look at the Chicano experience as mirrored in the lives and music of the most acclaimed Norteño musicians of the Texas-Mexican border, including Flaco Jimenez and Lydia Mendoza. Video includes bonus feature, Del Mero Corazon.

Plot

"Chulas Fronteras" is a documentary about the music of the Mexican community on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border, particularly of migrant farmers. It includes material about the roots of the music, but devotes principal attention to the music as a form of social protest against oppression and racism.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Les Blank

Cast

Ramiro Cavazos, Los Alegres De Teran, Los Pinguinos del Norte

Crew

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Languages

Español, English

Awards

1 win

Trailers
Chulas Fronteras - Official Trailer (1976) Directed by Les Blank & Chris Strachwitz
Scores
# of Votes
194
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA