CALÓ HEROES: Daniel Villarreal and Danny De La Paz dish on “American Me, Chicano films and representation
Villarreal and De la Paz attend film festivals and lowrider car shows and other events together where fans line up for autographs.
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Many credit Olmos for the bravery it took to risk his career and reputation on such a violent and dark subject matter. Moreover, the anti-crime and Latino community wake-up call messages behind “American Me,” continue to resound today.
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