Film
American Me
- 9:30PM
Shot on the streets of his hometown in East LA and in Folsom Prison, Edward James Olmos’ feature directorial debut follows Montoya Santana through a life hemmed in by local gangs and the criminal justice system. Olmos pairs an understated directorial style with his formidable charm and gravitas as an actor to craft a vibrant, nuanced portrait of Santana’s journey, from his teenage years in reform school through his time in prison and his attempts to forge a new path when he’s finally released.
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