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My Family/Mi Familia

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A second-generation Mexican immigrant narrates his family history, beginning with the journey of his father, Jose (Jacob Vargas), across Mexico to Los Angeles where he meets Maria (Jennifer Lopez) and starts a family. Each subsequent generation contends with political and social hardships, ranging from illegal deportations in the 1940s to racial tensions and gang fights in the '60s and '70s. Yet through it all, or perhaps because of it, the family remains strong.
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My Family's emotional impact is dulled by sentiment, but this well-acted drama strikes a universal chord with its multi-generational look at Mexican-American life.

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Gene Seymour Newsday 08/26/2021
3/4
It is evocative well-crafted and performed with verve and passion by a first-rate cast of Latino actors. Go to Full Review
Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer 08/26/2021
3/4
The warmth of My Family's characters and humor, the lush-ness of its cinematography and local color, and the universality of its family and sibling conflicts, make for pleasurable company. Go to Full Review
Matt Zoller Seitz Dallas Observer 08/26/2021
One of the most satisfying dramas I've ever seen. Go to Full Review
Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 09/09/2021
The film is sweet but never cloying. The continuity doesn't break because the actors - all excellent - convincingly resemble the others who played the same characters in the past. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald 08/26/2021
2.5/4
There are moments in My Family that convey Nava's love for these characters. That warmth makes My Family impossible to dislike despite its flaws. Go to Full Review
Mark de la Viña Philadelphia Daily News 08/26/2021
2.5/4
This Hollywood effort at unspooling this seldom heard American story is long overdue. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 1 Based on a true story in 2 hours and 8 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $11,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Eye C 05/05/2024 As a Mexican, I must say I can’t relate with this family, but is also true that there are so many regions in Mexico and every single one of them has his own forms and manners, the thing that brings all Mexicans together is that we are so damn loud. See more 02/14/2023 Francis Ford Coppola and director Gregory Navas tell a pretty satisfying story of three generations of Mexican-American families. They want to live their best lives possible without hurt, heartache, or hardship. It doesn't always come easy since the main father narrates their entire journey starting in the 1930s all the way to the 1990s. Some of the siblings want to be married, have a family while others devote themselves to god or living the life of crime in order to not fall to expected lifestyles of their parents. Each era is different affecting each member. They have ideas, passions, dreams but also obstacles and challenges whether personally or politically. A pretty large cast of unknown Latino actors minus Jimmy Smits and Jennifer Lopez. Still they honestly feel like a real extended family able to go through the many shortcomings anyone has dealt with. Every family has their beginnings, legacy, and end but none of them can be told they each didn't leave a part of themselves leaving an impact on all their lives. Anyone's roots can be traced back as far as possible. Whether you're Mexican or not every family member is just as important as the next before or after. See more 11/18/2021 This movie right here is amazing. The way they portray the characters and how their stories are told is amazing. Made me cry, laugh and smile. Absolute must-watch. See more 05/04/2020 Francis Ford Coppola and director Gregory Navas tell a pretty satisfying story of three generations of Mexican-American families. They want to live their best lives possible without hurt, heartache, or hardship. It doesn't always come easy since the main father narrates their entire journey starting in the 1930s all the way to the 1990s. Some of the siblings want to be married, have a family while others devote themselves to god or living the life of crime in order to not fall to expected lifestyles of their parents. Each era is different affecting each member. They have ideas, passions, dreams but also obstacles and challenges whether personally or politically. A pretty large cast of unknown Latino actors minus Jimmy Smits and Jennifer Lopez. Still they honestly feel like a real extended family able to go through the many shortcomings anyone has dealt with. Every family has their beginnings, legacy, and end but none of them can be told they each didn't leave a part of themselves leaving an impact on all their lives. Anyone's roots can be traced back as far as possible. Whether you're Mexican or not every family member is just as important as the next before or after. See more 02/02/2019 The best inspiring movie ever made! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A second-generation Mexican immigrant narrates his family history, beginning with the journey of his father, Jose (Jacob Vargas), across Mexico to Los Angeles where he meets Maria (Jennifer Lopez) and starts a family. Each subsequent generation contends with political and social hardships, ranging from illegal deportations in the 1940s to racial tensions and gang fights in the '60s and '70s. Yet through it all, or perhaps because of it, the family remains strong.
Director
Gregory Nava
Producer
Anna Thomas
Screenwriter
Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
American Zoetrope, American Playhouse
Rating
R
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 3, 1995, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 6, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.1M
Runtime
2h 8m
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