From a recent work-related email, a list of films to watch.
The Latin American Heritage Committee (LAHC) members have curated a list of films by Latin American actors and directors from outside and within Latin American countries that offer a fascinating look at how Latinos have been portrayed on the big screen through the decades.
The film list will be shared in two parts:This week, you have received Part I of the list, which includes films from the 20th century.
Next week, you will receive Part II, which includes films from the 21st century.
Your friendly neighborhood independent video store recommendations:
The LAHC invites you to explore the curated film list below. There recommendations include Mario Moreno ‘Cantinflas’ in "Ahí Está El Detalle" (1940s), Oscar winners José Ferrer and Anthony Quinn in the 1950s, and Rita Moreno’s "West Side Story" (1960s), which raises representation issues. The 1980s spotlight Edward James Olmos in "Stand and Deliver" and Gregory Nava’s "El Norte", while music films like "La Bamba" and "Selena" celebrate iconic artists. The 1990s feature crime dramas like "My Family / Mi Familia" and Robert Rodriguez’s "El Mariachi", along with poignant tales in "Strawberry and Chocolate" and "Central Station".
We hope you discover a film that you can enjoy on your next movie night! Don’t forget to check out the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) and Rotten Tomatoes sites for detailed reviews. The films are available to stream free on the video streaming services listed. Although not always listed, some of the older films are available for streaming on YouTube. Additionally, some of these films are available for rent / purchase from your online providers like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Fandango at Home.
2024 Film List Part I
| Film Title | Release Year | Genres | Actors | Directors | Country | Languages | IMDb Rating (# / 10) | Available to Stream Free | YouTube Trailer Link |
| Ahí Está El Detalle | 1940 | Comedy, Family | Mario Moreno 'Cantinflas', Sara García | Juan Bustillo Oro | México | Spanish | 8 | N/A | Ahí Está el Detalle trailer |
| Cyrano de Bergerac | 1950 | Adventure, Drama, Romance | José Ferrer, Mala Powers, William Prince | Michael Gordon | USA | English | 7.4 | Amazon, Pluto TV, Tubi TV | Cyrano de Bergerac trailer |
| Viva Zapata! | 1952 | Drama, History, Western | Marlon Brando, Anthony Quinn, Jean Peters | Elia Kazan | USA | English / Spanish | 7.3 | N/A | Viva Zapata! trailer |
| Dos Tipos de Cuidado | 1953 | Comedy, Music, Romance | Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete | Ismael Rodríguez | México | Spanish | 8 | N/A | Dos Tipos de Cuidado trailer |
| Él | 1953 | Drama, Romance, Thriller | Arturo de Córdova, Delia Garcés | Luis Buñuel | México | Spanish | 7.9 | YouTube | Él trailer |
| Tizoc (Amor Indio) | 1957 | Drama, Romance | Pedro Infante, María Félix, Andrés Soler | Ismael Rodríguez | México | Spanish | 7.6 | N/A | Tizoc (Amor Indio) trailer |
| West Side Story | 1961 | Crime, Drama, Musical, Romance | Rita Moreno, Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer | Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise | USA | English | 7.6 | Max | West Side Story trailer |
| Zoot Suit | 1981 | Drama, History, Music | Edward James Olmos, Daniel Valdez | Luis Valdez | USA | English / Spanish | 6.7 | Peacock | Zoot Suit trailer |
| The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez | 1982 | Drama, History, Western | Edward James Olmos, Rosanna deSoto | Robert M. Young | USA | English / Spanish | 7 | Amazon, Tubi TV | The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez trailer |
| El Norte | 1983 | Adventure, Drama, Survival | Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando | Gregory Nava | USA | Spanish / English | 7.7 | Pluto TV | El Norte trailer |
| Born in East L.A. | 1987 | Comedy | Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriguez, Daniel Stern | Cheech Marin | USA | English / Spanish | 6 | N/A | Born In East L.A. trailer |
| La Bamba | 1987 | Biography, Drama, History, Music | Lou Diamond Phillips, Elizabeth Peña, Esai Morales | Luis Valdez | USA | English | 6.9 | Peacock | La Bamba trailer |
| Stand And Deliver | 1988 | Biography, Drama, History | Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto | Ramón Menéndez | USA | English / Spanish | 7.3 | Tubi TV | Stand and Deliver extended preview |
| American Me | 1992 | Crime, Drama | Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Sal Lopez | Edward James Olmos | USA | English / Spanish | 7.1 | Amazon, Peacock | American Me trailer |
| El Mariachi | 1992 | Action, Crime, Thriller | Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gómez | Robert Rodriguez | USA | Spanish | 6.8 | N/A | El Mariachi trailer |
| Like Water for Chocolate | 1992 | Drama, Romance | Lumi Cavazos, Pedro Muzquiz, Marco Leonardi | Alfonso Arau | México | Spanish / English | 7.1 | Paramount Plus, Pluto TV | Like Water for Chocolate trailer |
| Blood In, Blood Out: Bound By Honor | 1993 | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Benjamin Bratt, Damian Chapa, | Taylor Hackford | USA | English / Spanish | 7.9 | Hulu | Blood In, Blood Out: Bound By Honor trailer |
| Strawberry and Chocolate | 1993 | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Jorge Perugorría, Vladimir Cruz, Mirta Ibarra | Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío | Cuba | Spanish / English | 7.4 | N/A | Strawberry and Chocolate trailer |
| Desperado | 1995 | Action, Crime, Thriller | Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim de Almeida | Robert Rodriguez | USA | English / Spanish | 7.1 | N/A | Desperado trailer |
| My Family / Mi Familia | 1995 | Drama, History | Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Jennifer Lopez | Gregory Nava | USA | English / Spanish | 7.3 | N/A | My Family / Mi Familia trailer |
| Selena | 1997 | Biography, Drama, History, Music | Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda | Gregory Nava | USA | English / Spanish | 6.9 | Tubi TV | Selena trailer |
| Central Station | 1998 | Drama, Road Trip | Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira, Marília Soares Pêra | Walter Salles | Brazil | Portuguese | 8 | N/A | Central Station trailer |
| Buena Vista Social Club | 1999 | Documentary, History, Music | Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo, Rubén González | Wim Wenders | Cuba | English / Spanish | 7.6 | Max | Buena Vista Social trailer |
Additional information regarding Academy Award and Golden Globes history winners and nominees for some of these films can be found here:
List of Latin American Academy Award winners and nominees - Wikipedia
Here are additional interesting articles on Latinos represented in film:
Latino Hollywood legends, from the silent film era to today : NPR
Latino Representation in Movies Remains Bad: 2023 Study (hollywoodreporter.com)
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