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From Mexico to Vietnam: a Chicano story 2022

From Mexico to Vietnam: a Chicano story 2022 - Years after being murdered in a bar, Duran was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam.

Title: From Mexico to Vietnam: a Chicano story
Genre: War, Documentary
Country: United States of America
Studio: El Dorado Films
Cast: Tina Duran Ruvalcaba, Michael Lozano, Rusty Bailey
Crew: Dan Olmsted (Sound Designer), Jesse Collier Sutterley (Editor), Andrés Gallegos (Director), Constanza Hevia (Additional Camera), Andrés Gallegos (Colorist), Dan Olmsted (Sound Mixer)
Keyword: vietnam war, immigration, murder, congressional medal of honor, chicano movement

Overview:"From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story" is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the life of Jesus S. Duran, a Mexican immigrant who became a decorated U.S. Army soldier during the Vietnam War. Born in Juarez, Mexico, Duran moved to the United States as a child and enlisted in the Army in 1968. On April 10, 1969, while serving as an M-60 machine gunner with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), he displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing several wounded comrades during an intense enemy ambush in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. His valorous actions led to a posthumous Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama. Directed by Andrés Gallegos, the film delves into Duran's personal journey, his family's migration from Mexico, and the broader impact of the Vietnam War on the Chicano and Latino communities.

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Release: Nov 01, 2022 Runtime: 50 minutes Quality: HD IMDb: 10 / 10 by 0 users Popularity: 0.517 Budget: $100000 Revenue: $0 Language: English, Español

From Mexico to Vietnam: a Chicano story

From Mexico to Vietnam: a Chicano story 2022

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