Like a Lifetime Original Movie version of American Me with a cast of actors leftover from the auditions.
Benjamin Bratt, Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 13, 2000
Stats: 2,520 reviews
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June 28, 2008
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October 27, 2007
Recently viewed this film which was called, "Blood In Blood Out" and could hardly believe the great details and realistic way this film was produced. There is no doubt that it showed what Prison Life really is like among all races, Black, Brown, White and many more and how each g...( read more)
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May 4, 2007
What a wonderful movie! I loved how Taylor Hackford weaved the story lines. Interesting and powerful look into the lives of 3 gang members as they each take a different path after being arrested for a gang related murder. This movie deserves to be grouped with movies like City...( read more)
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April 28, 2007
really long, crappy dialog at times, and over acting but it is still a classic
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September 18, 2009
"An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny."
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September 15, 2009
One of the best movies ever.It really breaks down prison life and alot is still true till this day.
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August 25, 2009
Rotten to the core with bullshit ideals and riddled with weak acting, but there are also a few nice, honest moments here.
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September 12, 2007this is with out a doubt my all time favorit movie nothing can take its place
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September 2, 2007if u loved this movie its worth checking out american me which is a movie bout the chicano prison gang la eme
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May 28, 2007i think this is the best film ive ever watched...Think ive watched quite a few times...10/10 top top movie
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April 5, 2007this movie is da shit da best i have seen yet!! everybody needs to see it!
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March 18, 2007DIS MOVIE IS DA BEST OF ALL TIME, I GLAD IT IS LONG TOO, MAKES IT MUCH MO BETTA
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