AMERICAN ME (1992)

EDWARD JAMES OLMOS

Gangster/Mob Drama Prison Violence 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s

Cast

WILLIAM FORSYTHE PEPE SERNA EVELINA FERNANDEZ

Plot

Powerful drama exploring the underlying erosion of stability in American society by following three generations of a Hispanic American family from the 1940's to the mid 70's. This story illustrates the roots of gang culture in LA, and digs beneath the surface. Excellently directed.