Selena (
1997) | IMDb:
6.8
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Starring:
Jennifer Lopez
,
Jackie Guerra
,
Constance Marie
,
Alex Meneses
,
Jon Seda
,
Edward James Olmos
Directed by:
Gregory Nava
American Me (
1992) | IMDb:
7.1
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana 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.
Starring:
Edward James Olmos
,
William Forsythe
,
Pepe Serna
,
Panchito Gómez
,
Steve Wilcox
,
Danny De La Paz
Borderline (
1980) | IMDb:
6
Jeb Maynard is a patrolman guarding the U.S.-Mexican border, whose partner and buddy Scooter has just been murdered. Maynard knows that a smuggler of illegal aliens is responsible for Scooter's death, but the feds insist that drug dealers committed the crime.
Starring:
Charles Bronson
,
Bruno Kirby
,
Bert Remsen
,
Michael Lerner
,
Kenneth McMillan
,
Ed Harris
Directed by:
Jerrold Freedman