This documentary tells the story of generations of young Mexican-Americans who expressed their identity through music. Narrated by Edward James Olmos, the program is filled with intimate first-person storytelling, rare film and photos. The program features performances from such artists as Lalo Guerrero, the Father of Chicano Music and the legendary Ritchie Valens. Also featured are classic bands Cannibal and the Headhunters, who toured with the Beatles; Thee Midniters of "Whittier Blvd." fame; El Chicano, Tierr, and perhaps the greatest of them all, Los Lobos.
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