From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story (2022)
The story of Jesus S. Duran, a Mexican immigrant and U.S. Army soldier, unfolds as he rises to become a Vietnam War hero. This documentary delves into his legacy and the lasting impact of the Vietnam War on Chicano and Latino communities.
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"From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story" is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the life of Jesus S. Duran, a Mexican immigrant who became a decorated U.S. Army soldier during the Vietnam War. Born in Juarez, Mexico, Duran moved to the United States as a child and enlisted in the Army in 1968. On April 10, 1969, while serving as an M-60 machine gunner with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), he displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing several wounded comrades during an intense enemy ambush in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. His valorous actions led to a posthumous Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. Directed by Andrés Gallegos, the film delves into Duran's personal journey, his family's migration from Mexico, and the broader impact of the Vietnam War on the Chicano and Latino communities.
- Data de estreia
- 1 de novembro de 2022
- País de origem
- Estados Unidos
- Música
- Jorge Aliaga
- Orçamento
- US$ 100.000
Trailer
Elenco
- Rusty Bailey como Rusty Bailey
- Michael Lozano como Michael Lozano
- Tina Duran Ruvalcaba como Tina Duran Ruvalcaba
Equipe
- Andrés Gallegos · Diretor(a)
- Daniel L. Bernardi · Roteirista
- Andrés Gallegos · Roteirista
- Daniel L. Bernardi · Produtor(a)
- Andrés Gallegos · Produtor(a)
- Jorge Aliaga · Compositor(a)
- Andrés Gallegos · Diretor(a) de fotografia
- Jesse Collier Sutterley · Editor(a)