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My Family (1995) 6.8
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 ... See full summary » Director:Gregory Nava |
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Cast
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Paco
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Rafael Cortes | ... |
Roberto
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Ivette Reina | ... |
Trini
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Amelia Zapata | ... |
Roberto's Girlfriend
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Young Jose
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Emilio Del Haro | ... |
Oxcart Driver
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Abel Woolrich | ... |
Oxcart Driver
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El Californio
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Maria's Employer
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Young Maria
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Alicia del Lago | ... |
Maria's Aunt
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The Boatman
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Anthony Gonzalez | ... |
Baby Paco
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Michael Gonzalez | ... |
Little Paco
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Chucho
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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>
Plot Keywords:
marriage | husband wife relationship | latino | california | father son relationship |Taglines:
Three generations of dreams.Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language, some graphic violence and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 May 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Cafe con leche See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$11,079,373 (USA)Company Credits
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The final scene is duplicated shot-for-shot from the final scene of The World of Apu. See more »Goofs
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
Maria Sanchez, 1950-1980: [Maria, stunned at Toni's insistence that Jimmy marry Isabel and Toni's audacity] You young people-! You think that you know everything. That nobody's ever lived before you. Don't you think that *I* know how it feels to be picked up by La Migra and sent away? Without ever seeing *my* family? Without ever knowing what will happen? Do you want to teach *me* something about survival? Well, let me tell you this: there are certain things in life that are sacred- sagradas - and we don't spit on them. ...See more »
"My Family" peers into the lives of three generations of an East L.A. Mexican-American family moving through time from generation to generation. Focusing mostly on the core family group which chooses to reside in the same house in the barrio and spending most of the time with the male family members, the film gives a skewed view of the Mexican-American condition. However, it does a good job of showing what life was like for one family albeit melodramatic, stereotypical, and contrived for dramatic value. Lacking the verve, passion, color, and creativity of Showtime's "Resurrection Blvd" (though both share some cast members), "My Family" is an okay middle-of-the-marquee watch for anyone interested in Mex-Am issues or family stories in general. (B-)