Poster
From Mexico to Vietnam: 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.


N/A|1 Nov, 2022|50 min
Released
IMDb
"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

English, 

Español 


Budget$100,000
Revenue --
  •   Homepage
  •   Watch this movie
  •   Add to favorite
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

Videos & Trailers