CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 38m · NR

Mexicanamerican

A home movie 33 years in the making.

IMDbDocumentary

Expertly merging old VHS home movies with new family interviews, filmmaker Eddie Sánchez traces his parents' journey from Mexico to the U.S. in this poignant and affecting documentary debut.

Directed byEddie Sánchez

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
EN
Released
June 9, 2026
Studios
Ford Foundation / JustFilmsEvelia FilmworksSilencio Projects

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Mexicanamerican | Official Trailer | Tribeca Festival World Premiere 2026

Mexicanamerican | Official Trailer | Tribeca Festival World Premiere 2026

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Lalo Sánchez

Self

Beby Sánchez

Self

Edgar Sánchez

Self

Eddie Sánchez

Eddie Sánchez

Self (uncredited)

Eben Sánchez

Self (archival) (uncredited)

Creative team
Directed by
Eddie Sánchez
Eddie Sánchez
Written by
Eddie Sánchez
Eddie Sánchez
Produced by
Michael Rogerson
Eben Sánchez

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