Oscar Chavez Movies
One woman searches for peace in a life that offers her little respite in this melodrama from Mexico. Mariana (Vanessa Bauche) has lived a life that began in chaos when her mother was killed in an accident before Mariana was born; the baby was saved, and then sold to a wealthy couple through a black-market adoption agency. As she grows to adulthood, Mariana finds herself often feuding with her adopted mother Dolores (Blanca Sanchez), who refuses to give her a share of the family's estate. In time, Mariana becomes involved with Carlos Gallardo (Juan Claudio Retes) and pursues an increasingly decadent lifestyle with him until he falls to his death from a window during an argument. In a panic, Mariana runs away, finding solace with Sebastian (Osvaldo Benavides), a stable and spiritually oriented man who allows her to join him on a pilgrimage to the rain forest. As Sebastian follows his higher power, Mariana tries to find some closure regarding her troubled childhood by searching for her long-lost biological father. Piedras Verdes was the first feature film from director Angel Flores Torres, who previously directed a number of popular music videos. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Vanessa Bauche, Osvaldo Benavides, (more)
This bio-film profiles the life of Pedro Gonzalez, the first Mexican radio show host. Gonzalez, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1928, became a target for racism after he became an important political activist in the 1930's. He was most influential among the residents of East L.A. who began to threaten the racist District Attorney. He ended up being falsely accused of rape. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Oscar Chavez, María Rojo, (more)
- 1966
A couple on the verge of getting married gets mixed up with a gang of thugs in this routine crime drama that underscores the socio-economic disparity in the Mexican culture. The upper-class couple rides along with Indians who go club-hopping and resort to petty thievery. After their adventure, the couple questions whether or not they are right for each other. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Julissa, Enrique Alvarez Felix, (more)
