American Me
1992 Directed by Edward James Olmos
Synopsis
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
Edward J. Olmos made his directorial bow with the powerhouse crime saga American Me. Olmos stars as street-gang leader Santana, who during his 18 years in Folsom Prison rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits. The
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Based on true events about a man who created a criminal empire from within the California penal system. An empire that also extended to the outside world of murder & narcotics trafficking. A very compelling and disturbing film about the never ending cycle of violence.
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A Latino oriented gritty and tough Godfather type of film with a master directors touch. This is the type of film that should be shown in a film school to teach their students how to make a proper film.
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Great movie about a Mexican gang and loyalty.