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Ballad of an Unsung Hero

1983
  • 30m
  • September 16, 1983 · United States of America

Overview

Using rare historical footage, vintage musical recordings, and interviews with 88-year-old Pedro J. Gonzalez and his wife, this film chronicles Gonzalez’s long and colorful life, from his early days with Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution, to his career as a popular radio personality in Los Angeles in the 1930s, to the controversial court case that sent him to San Prison, a victim of the repressive forces operating against the Chicano/Mexicano community during that period.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 16, 1983
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English, Spanish
Countries
United States of America
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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