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My Family (1995)

R  128 min  -  Drama   -  3 May 1995 (USA)
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Traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs... See full summary »

Director:

Gregory Nava
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Edward James Olmos ...
Paco
Rafael Cortés Rafael Cortés ...
Roberto (as Rafael Cortes)
Ivette Reina Ivette Reina ...
Trini
Amelia Zapata Amelia Zapata ...
Roberto's Girlfriend
Jacob Vargas ...
Young Jose
Emilio Del Haro Emilio Del Haro ...
Oxcart Driver
Abel Woolrich Abel Woolrich ...
Oxcart Driver
León Singer ...
El Californio (as Leon Singer)
Rosalee Mayeux ...
Maria's Employer
Jennifer Lopez ...
Young Maria
Alicia del Lago Alicia del Lago ...
Thomas Rosales Jr. ...
The Boatman (as Thomas Rosales)
Anthony Gonzalez Anthony Gonzalez ...
Baby Paco
Michael Gonzalez Michael Gonzalez ...
Little Paco
Esai Morales ...
Chucho
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Storyline

Traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs. Maria and Jose, the first generation, come to Los Angeles, meet, marry, face deportation all in the 1930's. They establish their family in East L.A., and their children Chucho, Paco, Memo, Irene, Toni, and Jimmy deal with youth culture and the L.A. police in the 50's. As the second generation become adults in the 60's, the focus shifts to Jimmy, his marriage to Isabel (a Salvadorian refugee), their son, and Jimmy's journey to becoming a responsible parent. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Marriage | Mexican Immigrant | Baby | Nudity | Female Nudity  | See more »

Taglines:

Three generations of dreams.

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, some graphic violence and a scene of sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cafe con leche See more »

Filming Locations:

Agoura Hills, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$11,079,373 (USA)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS-Stereo  | DTS

Color:

Color
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Trivia

The final scene is duplicated shot-for-shot from the final scene of The World of Apu. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Isabella is at the Sanchez home, we see a medium shot of Paco with a bowl of popcorn, and Memo. In front of them is a tray of taquitos. But a minute or two later, Irene brings out the same tray and sets it down on the coffee table in front of them. See more »

Quotes

Paco: Everyone thought it odd that Toni was going to be a nun, but then, she always was the bossy type, and that's the type that usually becomes a nun.
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Connections

Referenced in Be Kind Rewind (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Angel baby"
Written by Rosalie Hamlin
Performed by Jeanette Jurado
Produced by Mike Piccirillo
Published by Windswetp Pacific
Jeanette Jurado courtesy of Arista Records See more »