Ugly Little Monkeys
“The Music. The Magic. The Pain. The Triumph. The True story of Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson”
Synopsis
Ugly Little Monkeys is a compelling documentary that brings to life the remarkable journey of Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson, the pioneering youth mariachi group in the United States. Inspired by Wilfred Arvizu's captivating book, this film delves into the heart of Tucson, Arizona, where the band was formed in the 1960s under the guidance of an unlikely mentor, Father Charles Rourke, an Irish priest with a deep passion for mariachi music.
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Ugly Little Monkeys Long Form Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2021-06-16
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David E Valdez, Enrique Castillo
- Original Title
- Ugly Little Monkeys
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David E Valdez, Enrique Castillo
Department Leadership Roster
David E Valdez
Director
Enrique Castillo
Director
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What is Ugly Little Monkeys about?
Ugly Little Monkeys is a compelling documentary that brings to life the remarkable journey of Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson, the pioneering youth mariachi group in the United States. Inspired by Wilfred Arvizu's captivating book, this film delves into the heart of Tucson, Arizona, where the band was formed in the 1960s under the guidance of an unlikely mentor, Father Charles Rourke, an Irish priest with a deep passion for mariachi music.
Who directed Ugly Little Monkeys?
Ugly Little Monkeys was directed by David E Valdez, Enrique Castillo.
Who stars in Ugly Little Monkeys?
The principal cast of Ugly Little Monkeys includes Not specified.
When was Ugly Little Monkeys released and how long is it?
Ugly Little Monkeys was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.