American Me
by Edward James Olmos
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Actor: Eric Close, Javier Castellanos, Joe Aubel, Lance August, Raymond AmezquitaDirector: Edward James Olmos
Brand: Universal
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 126 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-01-07
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of American Me
Movie Review: American Me
Summary: 4 Stars
A good movie designed to let people know a little about gang life although there was a little too much fictionalization in the story. It ended up being very misleading and caused the death of several people.
Summary of American Me
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 02/27/2007 Starring: Sal Lopez Dyana Ortelli Run time: 125 minutes Rating: R Director: Edward James OlmosActor-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
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