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Ballad of an Unsung Hero

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, September 16 1983
41 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Pedro J. GonzalezPedro J. Gonzalez. Pedro J. Gonzalez was >> in Ballad of an Unsung Hero as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Julio MedinaJulio Medina. Julio Medina was >> in Ballad of an Unsung Hero as 'Self - Narrator'.
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Crew

Portrait of Isaac ArtensteinIsaac Artenstein. Isaac Artenstein was >> in Ballad of an Unsung Hero as 'Director'
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Portrait of Paul EspinosaPaul Espinosa. Paul Espinosa was >> in Ballad of an Unsung Hero as 'Producer, Writer'
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Portrait of Lorena ParleeLorena Parlee. Lorena Parlee was >> in Ballad of an Unsung Hero as 'Associate Producer'
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