American Me [VHS]

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	Actor(s):	Raymond Amezquita Joe Aubel Lance August Javier Castellanos Eric Close
	Video by:	Universal Studios
	Sales Rank:	252845

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Actor(s):
Raymond Amezquita
Joe Aubel
Lance August
Javier Castellanos
Eric Close

Recording label: Universal Studios
EAN: 9786302503548
Binding: VHS Tape
ISBN: 0783200579
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC,
Release Date: 1995-07-19
Universal product code (UPC): 096898126533
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: R (Restricted)

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Actor-turned-director Edward James Olmos set out to spread the word against the destructiveness of gang violence with this 1992 gritty drama. Set in the barrios of East Los Angeles, he attempts to cover 30 years in the life of a family with strong gang ties. This brutally realistic story may not intentionally glorify violence, but it offers no answers. (Olmos actually shot the prison scenes in Folsom, which explains their harsh reality.) Great performances though, especially by Olmos and William Forsythe. Olmos plays a gang leader released from prison who is finally in touch with himself, only to realize it is too late. The one major problem with this well-intentioned flick is that it is rated R for violence, nudity, and profanity. Therefore, the kids who most need its message are not, in theory, the ones who will see it. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Running time: 125 minutes
Language: English (Unknown)