Frontierland movie poster

Frontierland

September 16, 1995 1h 17m

Originally released in 1995. Frontierland is a documentary film. directed by Jesse Lerner. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Emiliano Alvarez, Alfredo Figueroa, and Guillermo Gómez-Peña

Synopsis

This DVD examines the multiple points of cultural contact between the United States and Mexico. From the Santa Barbara Fiestas and South Carolina's kitschy "South of the Border" tourist complex, to a Mexican Beatles cover band and Chicano rap, this film reveals the borderlands as a laboratory of hybridity that continues to ignite the popular imagination of each nation. Working at the boundaries of experimental film and documentary travelogue, this film weaves together found footage, interviews, performance art, and music video, producing a masterful commentary that is at once poetic, disturbing and hilarious. Includes appearances by Guillermo Gómez-Peña and Aztlán Underground, among others.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 16, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Mexico + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Fideicomiso Para la Cultura Mexico-Estados Unidos
  • Fronterilandia Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frontierland about?

This DVD examines the multiple points of cultural contact between the United States and Mexico. From the Santa Barbara Fiestas and South Carolina's kitschy "South of the Border" tourist complex, to...

Who directed Frontierland?

Frontierland was directed by Jesse Lerner.

How long is Frontierland?

Frontierland has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was Frontierland released?

Frontierland was released on September 16, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Frontierland?

The main cast of Frontierland includes Emiliano Alvarez, Alfredo Figueroa, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, Robbin Larsen, Cameron Jamie.