Chulas Fronteras (1976)
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Synopsis
A zesty introduction to Norteña music and culture that exists along the Texas-Mexican border. The music is a fusion of traditional Mexican harmonies, German dancehall rhythms and a little something extra. From soulful, lively dance tunes to political work songs, música Norteña has evolved since the turn of the 20th century into a unique Mexican-American hybrid. Blank links the music’s spirit and vitality to the strong family bonds of Tejanos. The plight of migrant workers adds a sobering backbeat to this joyous film.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 30th, 1976 (Limited) by Brazos Films June 28th, 2019 (Limited) by Argot Pictures |
| Running Time: | 58 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Brazos Films, Les Blank Films, Argot Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
Interviewee
| Leonardo Jiménez | Himself | |
| Santiago Jiménez | Himself | |
| Los Alegres de Terán* | Himself | |
| Los Alegres de Terán* | Himself | |
| Lydia Mendoza | Herself | |
| Narcisco Martinez | Himself | |
| Rumel Fuentes | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Les Blank | Director | |
| Chris Strachwitz | Producer | |
| Les Blank | Editor | |
| Les Blank | Cinematographer | |
| Maureen Gosling | Assistant Editor | |
| Harrod Blank | Digital Intermediate Executive Producer | |
| Chris Strachwitz | Sound Recordist | |
| Anthony Matt | Post-Production Supervisor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Synopsis
A zesty introduction to Norteña music and culture that exists along the Texas-Mexican border. The music is a fusion of traditional Mexican harmonies, German dancehall rhythms and a little something extra. From soulful, lively dance tunes to political work songs, música Norteña has evolved since the turn of the 20th century into a unique Mexican-American hybrid. Blank links the music’s spirit and vitality to the strong family bonds of Tejanos. The plight of migrant workers adds a sobering backbeat to this joyous film.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 30th, 1976 (Limited) by Brazos Films June 28th, 2019 (Limited) by Argot Pictures |
| Running Time: | 58 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Brazos Films, Les Blank Films, Argot Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
Interviewee
| Leonardo Jiménez | Himself | |
| Santiago Jiménez | Himself | |
| Los Alegres de Terán* | Himself | |
| Los Alegres de Terán* | Himself | |
| Lydia Mendoza | Herself | |
| Narcisco Martinez | Himself | |
| Rumel Fuentes | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Les Blank | Director | |
| Chris Strachwitz | Producer | |
| Les Blank | Editor | |
| Les Blank | Cinematographer | |
| Maureen Gosling | Assistant Editor | |
| Harrod Blank | Digital Intermediate Executive Producer | |
| Chris Strachwitz | Sound Recordist | |
| Anthony Matt | Post-Production Supervisor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.