From Mexico to Vietnam: a Chicano story (2022)
From Mexico to Vietnam: a Chicano story (2022)
Years after being murdered in a bar, Duran was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam.
"From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story" is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the life of Jesus S. Duran, a Mexican immigrant who became a decorated U.S. Army soldier during the Vietnam War. Born in Juarez, Mexico, Duran moved to the United States as a child and enlisted in the Army in 1968. On April 10, 1969, while serving as an M-60 machine gunner with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), he displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing several wounded comrades during an intense enemy ambush in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. His valorous actions led to a posthumous Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. Directed by Andrés Gallegos, the film delves into Duran's personal journey, his family's migration from Mexico, and the broader impact of the Vietnam War on the Chicano and Latino communities.

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Tina Duran Ruvalcaba Tina Duran Ruvalcaba As: Tina Duran Ruvalcaba
Michael Lozano Michael Lozano As: Michael Lozano
Rusty Bailey Rusty Bailey As: Rusty Bailey
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"From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story" is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the life of Jesus S. Duran, a Mexican immigrant who became a decorated U.S. Army soldier during the Vietnam War. Born in Juarez, Mexico, Duran moved to the United States as a child and enlisted in the Army in 1968. On April 10, 1969, while serving as an M-60 machine gunner with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), he displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing several wounded comrades during an intense enemy ambush in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. His valorous actions led to a posthumous Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. Directed by Andrés Gallegos, the film delves into Duran's personal journey, his family's migration from Mexico, and the broader impact of the Vietnam War on the Chicano and Latino communities.


Tagline: Years after being murdered in a bar, Duran was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam.
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: War, Documentary

Language: English, Español

Release Date: 01 November 2022

Country: US

Runtime: 50m

Company Credits

Company: El Dorado Films

Budget: $100,000

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Cast

Tina Duran Ruvalcaba

Tina Duran Ruvalcaba

Tina Duran Ruvalcaba

Michael Lozano

Michael Lozano

Michael Lozano

Rusty Bailey

Rusty Bailey

Rusty Bailey

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Sound

Dan Olmsted

Dan Olmsted

Sound Designer

Dan Olmsted

Dan Olmsted

Sound Mixer

Diana Sánchez Maciel

Diana Sánchez Maciel

Sound Recordist

Visual Effects

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Camera

Constanza Hevia

Constanza Hevia

Additional Camera

Andrés Gallegos

Andrés Gallegos

Director of Photography

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Other Crew

Jesse Collier Sutterley

Jesse Collier Sutterley

Post Production Supervisor

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