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A teacher becomes a mentor to Chicano high-school students protesting injustices in schools in 1968.A teacher becomes a mentor to Chicano high-school students protesting injustices in schools in 1968.A teacher becomes a mentor to Chicano high-school students protesting injustices in schools in 1968.
- Awards
- 8 wins & 10 nominations
Alexa PenaVega
- Paula Crisostomo
- (as Alexa Vega)
Holmes Osborne
- Principal Ingles
- (as Holmes Osbourne)
Veronica Diaz Carranza
- Yoli Rios
- (as Veronica A. Diaz)
Marisol Romo
- Mita Cuaron
- (as Marisol Crisostomo-Romo)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaProducer Moctesuma Esparza was one of the persons arrested in the real-life 1968 walkout.
- GoofsWhen Robert drops off Paula at her home, Al is wearing a yellow shirt. In the next scene, inside the house, his shirt is blue.
- Quotes
Moctesuma Esparza: Boycott the schools?
Paula Crisostomo: Yes!
Harry Gamboa: That's not a good idea!
Moctesuma Esparza: Oh it isn't?
Harry Gamboa: No! You wanna know why? Because they don't give a *shit* if these kids go to school or not!
Moctesuma Esparza: Actually, they do! ADA - Average Daily Attendance!
Paula Crisostomo: They don't get paid if we don't go to school!
- ConnectionsReferenced in Strictly Background (2007)
Featured review
I was totally unaware of all that had happened with the Chicano movement. I was shocked to find out that Universities kept Chicanos out. Sometimes you take things for granted and think that is the way it has always been. As a Chicana, it made me realize all the sacrifices that have been made on my behalf. For this reason, I think as Chicanos we should strive to be successful and go to college. We should also instill in our children a sense of pride in being Chicano. I think that even today there are Hispanics that are ashamed of their culture and raise their kids not knowing how to speak Spanish when their last name is Martinez. The Hispanic population in the U.S. has grown dramatically and for this reason more than ever we need to have a sense of identity about who we are and be proud of it. I really liked this movie and encourage Latino families to sit down and watch it with their kids.
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- Studentski štrajk
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- Budget
- $9,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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