The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema

Directed by Andrés García Franco
2016    1h 37m
Documentary
6.9
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In "La Historia Negra del Cine Mexicano," a filmmaker uncovers his great-uncle Miguel Contreras Torres' haunting account of the golden age of Mexican cinema. Through his struggles against monopolist William O. Jenkins, the film reveals a vibrant industry's tragic decline, echoing today's cinematic battles.
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Cast of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema
  • Jorge Ayala Blanco
  • María Teresa Cortés
  • Concha Contreras Meléndez
  • Rosy Contreras
  • Sergio Guzmán Ramos
  • Teresa Bonilla
  • Pilar Elías
  • José Felipe Coria
  • Amalia Franco Contreras
  • Miguel Contreras Torres
  • Rolando García Gaytán
  • Elías Eduardo Contreras Cordero
  • Alberto Jiménez
  • Federico Dávalos
  • Francisco Gaytan
  • Carlos Monsiváis
  • Lucio Ortigosa
  • Gustavo García
  • Americo del RíoGabriel Alarcón
  • Eduardo VonManuel Espinosa Yglesias
  • Rubén Bonifaz Nuño
  • Ana Rosas Mantecón
  • Dulce María de Contreras
  • Eduardo de la Vega
  • David Contreras
  • Blanca Contreras Meléndez
  • Enrique Estévez
  • Víctor Ugalde
  • Celeste North
  • Naief Yehya
  • Ernesto Piedras
  • Florencia Sandoval
  • Tiosh García Ruiz Sandoval
  • Enrique Arreola
  • Marco García
  • Victor Báez
  • Mauricio Roldán
  • Luis Cristóbal Birrueto
  • Karla Moreno
  • Gisela Birrueto
  • Tomás Contreras
  • Ariel Medina Moreno
  • Ezequiel Birrueto
  • Daniel Berroeto
  • Javier Romero Villalobos
  • Juan Carlos Beyer
  • Juan de la Loza
  • Regina Flores Ribot
  • Gabriela Betancourt
  • Ana Belinda Inzunza
 
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