Ballad of an Unsung Hero
Synopsis
Using rare historical footage, vintage musical recordings, and interviews with 88-year-old Pedro J. Gonzalez and his wife, this film chronicles Gonzalez’s long and colorful life, from his early days with Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution, to his career as a popular radio personality in Los Angeles in the 1930s, to the controversial court case that sent him to San Prison, a victim of the repressive forces operating against the Chicano/Mexicano community during that period.
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- Director
- Isaac Artenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Espinosa
- Original Title
- Ballad of an Unsung Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 16/09/1983
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Cineast Productions, Espinosa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isaac Artenstein
Paul Espinosa
Paul Espinosa
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Espinosa
Producer
Paul Espinosa
Writer
Isaac Artenstein
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballad of an Unsung Hero
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What is Ballad of an Unsung Hero about?
Using rare historical footage, vintage musical recordings, and interviews with 88-year-old Pedro J. Gonzalez and his wife, this film chronicles Gonzalez’s long and colorful life, from his early days with Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution, to his career as a popular radio personality in Los Angeles in the 1930s, to the controversial court case that sent him to San Prison, a victim of the repressive forces operating against the Chicano/Mexicano community during that period.
Who directed Ballad of an Unsung Hero?
Ballad of an Unsung Hero was directed by Isaac Artenstein.
Who stars in Ballad of an Unsung Hero?
The principal cast of Ballad of an Unsung Hero includes Pedro J. Gonzalez, Julio Medina.
When was Ballad of an Unsung Hero released and how long is it?
Ballad of an Unsung Hero was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 30m.