
From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story (2022)
N/A|1 Nov, 2022|50 min
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.
N/A|1 Nov, 2022|50 min
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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.
Language
Budget$100,000
Revenue --
English,
Español
Budget$100,000
Revenue --
Keywords
vietnam war
immigration
murder
congressional medal of honor
chicano movement
Casts
Tina Duran Ruvalcaba
Tina Duran Ruvalcaba
Michael Lozano
Michael Lozano
Rusty Bailey
Rusty Bailey
Crews
Andrés Gallegos
Director
Andrés Gallegos
Writer
Andrés Gallegos
Colorist
Andrés Gallegos
Producer
Daniel L. Bernardi
Writer
Daniel L. Bernardi
Producer
Dan Olmsted
Sound Designer
Dan Olmsted
Sound Mixer
Jesse Collier Sutterley
Editor
Jesse Collier Sutterley
Post Production Supervisor
Constanza Hevia
Additional Camera
Diana Sánchez Maciel
Sound Recordist
Alexis Cabrera
Accountant
Andrés Gallegos
Director of Photography
Backdrops & Posters

