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My Family

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Original title

My Family

Year

1995

Running time

130 min.

Country

United States

Director

Gregory Nava

Screenwriter

Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas

Cast

Music

Mark MacKenzie

Cinematography

Edward Lachman

Producer

American Zoetrope, American Playhouse, Majestic Films International, Newcomb Productions. Distributor: New Line Cinema

Genre

Drama | Family Relationships. Immigration

Synopsis

Traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs. Maria and Jose, the first generation, come to Los Angeles, meet, marry, face deportation all in the 1930's. They establish their family in East L.A., and their children Chucho, Paco, Memo, Irene, Toni, and Jimmy deal with youth culture and the L.A. police in the 50's. As the second generation become adults in the 60's, the focus shifts to Jimmy, his marriage to Isabel (a Salvadorian refugee), their son, and Jimmy's journey to becoming a responsible parent.

Awards: 1995: Oscar: Nominated for Best Makeup

1995: Independent Spirit Awards: Nom. Best Actor (Smits) & Supp. Actress (Lopez)

1995: San Sebastian Film Festival: nominated to Best Picture - Golden Shell.

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My Family

1995

Gregory Nava

6.3

(682)