List of Chicano films

One such luminary was actress Dolores del Río, whose illustrious career transcended borders and garnered international acclaim.

These cinematic works served as a window into Mexican culture and traditions, offering insights that influenced subsequent generations of Chicano filmmakers.

Filmmakers like Jesús Salvador Treviño and Luis Valdez played integral roles in this cinematic movement, using their artistry to illuminate the complexities of Chicano life and challenge prevailing stereotypes and misconceptions.

The United Farm Workers (UFW) union, co-founded by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, has left an indelible mark on Chicano cinema.

Films like "The Wrath of Grapes" (1969) and "The Fight in the Fields" (1997) spotlight the struggles of farmworkers and the Chicano labor movement, offering poignant insights into the challenges faced by agricultural laborers and the enduring fight for justice and dignity.

Luis Valdez directed I Am Joaquin (1969), Zoot Suit (1981), and others.
Sylvia Morales directed Chicana (1979), A Crushing Love (2009), and others.