In what The Hollywood Reporter calls "a brilliant debut", award-winning actor Edward James Olmos sets the screen ablaze with his directorial bow - a powerful, stunning examination of a Latino crime lord, set against a backdrop of prejudice and hopelessness.Olmos stars as Santana, a youth from the streets of East Los Angeles who becomes the leader of the Mexican Mafia behind the gates of Folsom Prison. With his two childhood friends, Santana rules the prison with an iron fist, continuing a vicious cycle from which there is no escape. After serving his sentence, Santana is back on the streets for the first time since his teenage years. But he learns life on the outside is as rough as it is behind bars. For the harsh reality of barrio life and his blood-stained past will not give Santana the chance to turn his back on his former way of life.With a vehement anti-drug and anti-gang theme, American Me is an explosive and unforgettable epic.
S**E
Riveting
Very powerful movie with great cast giving insight to the Mexican underworld in prison and rise of cartel worth the watch.
A**N
Amazing
An oldie but a goodie based on a true story amazing and impactful movie 🍿
L**.
Brilliant Film
I love this Film I love the input and the research and the reality of what being part of such a notorious Gang & Being Leader all the actors played their part amazingly and James Olmos his character is really gripping and I could relate to his Character in the film so definitely 5 stars ⭐️ for me
D**N
Good
American me ok I seen blood in blood out and fell in love with that movie of you like blood in blood out you will like this bit slower but but I seen a documentary on gangland and thou I had to get this moive just coz its a true story but like 5 people were going to get killed over this movie but Danny drajio the guy who play merchete look on you tube he now the top leadership for the Mexican Mafia and he explained that 5 people were on a hit list coz they put things in that wasnt really correct so I had to have it for history but a good film blood in blood out better but same thing really nbut injoyed the film
5**7
A pauper's godfather
This film was quite messy in terms of direction and script. The acting was actually quite decent, but that couldn't save the film unfortunately.
I**T
Brillant film
I Love this film. I worked in the Corrections for a period of my life and granted this film has taken 'artistic license' to the story of the Mexican Mafia-La eMe, it is a fairly good story line to follow of their history.I also recommend " Blood In,Blood Out". Mix the two films together and with knowledge of "The Black Hand"-Sureno's-La eMe,you get a good look at their history.
P**L
Great movie
I first watched this movie back in the early to mid nineties, and didn't see it on any station again. After checking Amazon to see if it could be found, I am delighted to have it in my collection. If any one is interested in this movie, be warned, it is definitely not for the faint hearted..
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🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love this movie 🎥🍿
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