25 min listen
1. American Me: The Backstory
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
American Me was supposed to help end gang violence — instead, it may have led to the murders of at least three people.
Host Alex Fumero unpacks the story of American Me, a film directed by legendary Latino actor Edward James Olmos, and his choice to base the film on a real-life gang called the Mexican Mafia or La Eme. Did Olmos' decision to fictionalize the lives of these men lead to the murders of several crew members?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Alex Fumero unpacks the story of American Me, a film directed by legendary Latino actor Edward James Olmos, and his choice to base the film on a real-life gang called the Mexican Mafia or La Eme. Did Olmos' decision to fictionalize the lives of these men lead to the murders of several crew members?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Sep 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (13)
1. American Me: The Backstory by More Than a Movie