Americanos: Latino Life in the United States (2000)

Americans of Latino and Hispanic descent are transforming the face of America. Latinos have made enormous contributions to our national heritage in the arts, politics, business, education, ... See full summary »

Directors:

Susan Todd, Andrew Young

Stars:

Jennifer Broncamontes, Crissy Guerrero, Guillermo Gómez-Peña

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jennifer Broncamontes	...	Herself / poet
Crissy Guerrero	...	Herself as El Vette
Guillermo Gómez-Peña	...	Himself
Robert 'El Vez' López	...	Himself
Tito Puente	...	Himself
Carlos Santana	...	Himself

Storyline

Americans of Latino and Hispanic descent are transforming the face of America. Latinos have made enormous contributions to our national heritage in the arts, politics, business, education, science and religion. Americanos celebrates this remarkable legacy, through the stories of some of the most compelling Latino-Americans alive today. The film explores the diversity of Latinos a Mexican-American Elvis impersonator, to the first Hispanic woman in the President's cabinet, and along the way, explodes the stereotypes. Infused with the music of Carlos Santana, Eddie Palmieri, Celia Cruz, Lhasa and others.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

HBO Exclusive

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 January 2000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Archipelago Films, BAK Productions, Olmos Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A wonderful film!

This film is truly one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. It gives the world a look at what Latino culture really is like. I saw it as a part of Robert Redford's Sundance Festival, and had the privilege to hear from Co-Producer Edward James Olmos. He is a brilliant actor with a great vision. If this movie is released on video or cable TV, I highly recommend that you see it!