Streaming on Prime.
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 1930s. 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 '50s. As the second generation become adults in the '60s, the focus shifts to Jimmy, his marriage to Isabel (a Salvadorian refugee), their son, and Jimmy's journey to becoming a responsible parent.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.3/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 79% | 26% |
| TMDB | 7.4/1090 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 75 | 100% |
Key crew
- Gregory NavaDirector, Writer
- Mark McKenzieOriginal Music Composer
- Anna ThomasWriter
Cast
- Edward James OlmosPaco
- Jimmy SmitsJimmy
- Esai MoralesChucho
- Eduardo López RojasJose
- Jenny GagoMaria
- Elpidia CarrilloIsabel Magaña
- Lupe OntiverosIrene
- Jacob VargasYoung Jose
- Jennifer LopezYoung Maria
- Maria Canals-BarreraYoung Irene
- León SingerEl Californio
- Michael DeLorenzoButch Mejia
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