The Chicano Collection
In this documentary, Cheech Marin reveals his passion for collecting Chicano art and shares his life's mission to elevate public consciousness worldwide. The film describes the personal journeys and viewpoints of the 26 featured artists and their struggle for acceptance by American art museums. This collection of stories demonstrates how Chicano art evolved from a political movement that began in the late 1960s and emerged as a legitimate art school after breaking down the walls in the fine art world to get the work seen and respected.
The documentary features interviews with many of today's top Chicano/a artists, including Chaz Bojorquez, David Botello, Melesio Casas, Gaspar Enriquez, Margaret Garcia, Rupert Garcia, Carmen Lomas Garza, Raul Guerrero, Roberto Gutierrez, Wayne Alaniz Healy, Adan Hernandez, Ester Hernandez, Leo Limon, Jose Lozano, Gilbert "Magu" Lujan, Cesar Martinez, Frank Romero, Alex Rubio, Marta Sanchez, Eloy Torrez, Jesse Trevino, John Valadez, Patssi Valdez, Vincent Valdez, and George Yepes. It also features discussions of work by Carlos Almaraz, Richard S. Duardo, and Artemio Rodriguez. Interviews also include those by Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli, David Hidalgo and Cesar Rojas of Los Lobos, museum professionals, gallery owners, art dealers, and project team members and supporters. Produced to accompany "The Chicano Collection," an archival print project by Richard S. Duardo of Modern Multiples in partnership with Cheech Marin and Melissa Richardson Banks.
