Queye TV From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story
War
Documentary
From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story
2022
0:50
★ 0
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"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.

Cast

Tina Duran Ruvalcaba

Tina Duran Ruvalcaba

Michael Lozano

Michael Lozano

Rusty Bailey

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

Diana Sánchez Maciel

Sound Recordist

Andrés Gallegos

Writer

Alexis Cabrera

Accountant

Jesse Collier Sutterley

Post Production Supervisor

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