From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story (2022)
"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.
Director: Andrés Gallegos
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Tina Duran Ruvalcaba as Tina Duran Ruvalcaba |
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Michael Lozano as Michael Lozano |
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Rusty Bailey as Rusty Bailey |
| Sound | Dan Olmsted | Sound Designer |
| Editing | Jesse Collier Sutterley | Editor |
| Directing | Andrés Gallegos | Director |
| Camera | Constanza Hevia | Additional Camera |
| Editing | Andrés Gallegos | Colorist |
| Sound | Dan Olmsted | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Diana Sánchez Maciel | Sound Recordist |
| Writing | Andrés Gallegos | Writer |
| Production | Alexis Cabrera | Accountant |
| Crew | Jesse Collier Sutterley | Post Production Supervisor |
| Production | Andrés Gallegos | Producer |
| Writing | Daniel L. Bernardi | Writer |
| Production | Daniel L. Bernardi | Producer |
| Camera | Andrés Gallegos | Director of Photography |
