List of Chicano films


Chicano films are films that have been associated as being part of the tradition of Chicano cinema. Because of the generally marginal status of Chicanos in the film industry, many Chicano films have not been released for wide theatrical distribution. Not all of the films associated with Chicano cinema have been directed by or written by Chicanos or Mexican Americans, who are not often directors of major films.
During the silent film era and the nascent years of Hollywood, Mexican-American actors encountered significant challenges, including typecasting and limited opportunities within the film industry. Despite these obstacles, there were notable exceptions that broke through these barriers, showcasing exceptional talent and paving the way for future generations. One such luminary was actress Dolores del Río, whose illustrious career transcended borders and garnered international acclaim. While not exclusively categorized as Chicano cinema, Mexican films produced during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema frequently depicted themes and characters that resonated with Mexican-American audiences. These cinematic works served as a window into Mexican culture and traditions, offering insights that influenced subsequent generations of Chicano filmmakers.
One significant outcome of the Chicano Movement was the emergence of Chicano cinema, which served as a powerful medium for expressing the experiences, struggles, and aspirations of the Chicano community. Filmmakers like Jesús Salvador Treviño and Luis Valdez played integral roles in this cinematic movement, using their artistry to illuminate the complexities of Chicano life and challenge prevailing stereotypes and misconceptions. The United Farm Workers union, co-founded by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, has left an indelible mark on Chicano cinema. Films like "The Wrath of Grapes" and "The Fight in the Fields" spotlight the struggles of farmworkers and the Chicano labor movement, offering poignant insights into the challenges faced by agricultural laborers and the enduring fight for justice and dignity.

Films

The Lash The Lawless The Ring Salt of the Earth I Am Joaquin Los Vendidos Yo Soy Chicano El Corrido Please, Don't Bury Me Alive! Trackdown Agueda Martinez: Our People, Our Country Alambrista! Raíces de sangre Up in Smoke Chicana Walk Proud Boulevard Nights Once in a Lifetime Cheech and Chong's Next Movie Nice Dreams Zoot Suit Seguín The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Things Are Tough All Over Heartbreaker El Norte Break of Dawn La Bamba Born in East L.A. The Milagro Beanfield War Stand and Deliver Colors Sweet 15 Angel Town La Ofrenda: Days of the Dead American Me El Mariachi Blood In Blood Out La Carpa The Search for Pancho Villa Mi Vida Loca A Million to Juan Songs of the Homeland Tierra The Cisco Kid The Devil Never Sleeps My Family Desperado A Walk in the Clouds Follow Me Home From Dusk till Dawn Lone Star Star Maps Selena One Eight Seven Fools Rush In Melting Pot Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit The City The Mask of Zorro Luminarias Bread and Roses Indigenous Always: La Malinche Price of Glory Tortilla Soup Real Women Have Curves Once Upon a Time in Mexico A Day Without a Mexican Spanglish The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer Wassup Rockers Tortilla Heaven Walkout Quinceañera Goal! Bordertown Amexicano El Muerto Freedom Writers The Blue Hour Sleep Dealer La Mission Gun Hill Road From Prada to Nada Filly Brown Mosquita y Mari Bless Me, Ultima A Better Life Cesar Chavez Frontera Spare Parts McFarland, USA East Side Sushi Lowriders Dolores Beatriz at Dinner Overboard Sicario: Day of the Soldado El Chicano Extinction Miss Bala Beneath Us The Curse of La Llorona The Devil Has a Name Walking with Herb Murder in the Woods Father of the Bride Flamin' Hot The Long Game