Chicano

Chicano

1976 · 112 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama

Fictionalized account of the political struggle over land-grants led by Reies Lopez Tijerina in New Mexico in the 70s.

Directed by Jaime Casillas · Written by Jaime Casillas

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