Los Americans
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Los Americans is an eight-part series that focuses on a multi-generational, middle-income Latino family living in Los Angeles. The show was written and directed by Dennis Leoni and released in 2011.[1]
| Los Americans | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Dennis Leoni |
| Directed by | Dennis Leoni |
| Starring | Esai Morales, Lupe Ontiveros, JC Gonzalez |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Rey Ramsey |
| Producers | Robert Townsend, Lydia Nicole |
| Production locations | Santa Monica, California |
| Cinematography | John L. Demps Jr. |
| Editor | Robert Pergament |
| Production company | V Studio |
| Original release | |
| Network | Pic.TV |
Plot
The Valenzuela family deals with many issues facing American families today, including unemployment, cultural identity and alcoholism.[2]
Episodes
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| Number | title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | "Going to Mexico" | While everyone worries about the challenges Ariel's pregnancy presents for the family, Lee has finally lined up his perfect dream job. Things go from bad to horrible when Pilar is taken away by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, apparently turned in by Victoria's husband Jack. Pouring salt into the wound, Lee's dream job interview becomes a nightmare. |
| 7 | "The Truth Hurts" | In an attempt to protect Ariel from her abusive mother, the Valenzuelas take in another house guest. but that doesn't stop Ariel's mother from challenging Alma, which escalates into a physical confrontation in full view of the neighbors. Lee meets Victoria's husband Jack, who has a problem with Lee helping his wife, the number of people who are living in the Valenzuela home and the disturbances all those people seem to be creating in their peaceful neighborhood. |
| 6 | "Secrets" | In an attempt to protect Ariel from her abusive mother, the Valenzuelas take in another house guest. but that doesn't stop Ariel's mother from challenging Alma, which escalates into a physical confrontation in full view of the neighbors. Lee meets Victoria's husband Jack, who has a problem with Lee helping his wife, the number of people who are living in the Valenzuela home and the disturbances all those people seem to be creating in their peaceful neighborhood. |
| 5 | "Lead Us Not Unto Temptation" | When Lee helps beautiful new neighbor Victoria get her car started, a gift of chocolate chip cookies sets off a chain of guilt, deception, lies, jealously and hypocrisy. all of it seems fairly trivial when Lee and Alma discover that Paul's fifteen-year-old friend Ariel is pregnant. But none of it compares with what they feel when Paul hits them with a revelation of his own. |
| 4 | "Family Heirloom" | Lee, Alma, Memo and Pilar return to find an unconscious Jennifer in the hands of the boys she invited over. Lee and Alma are angry with Jennifer for inviting boys over and then drinking until she passed out, but they're furious with Lucia for getting drunk, passing out and leaving the children unprotected. Hard lessons are learned about the problems alcoholism has always created for the Valenzuela family. |
| 3 | "The Legacy" | Memo gets a job before Lee does, prompting a celebration that goes awry. with the parents out, Lucia has too much to drink, passes out, and seventeen-year-old Jennifer invites some male friends over for a party, which leads to her drinking too much and also passing out, leaving her vulnerable...to whatever the boys want to do. |
| 2 | "Fish and House Guests" | The Valenzuelas try to adjust to a houseful of strange relatives living in their home, Lucia's growing problem with alcohol and Lee's struggle with prospect of his future unemployment and loss of income. Pilar, Memo's undocumented wife, surprises Lee with her generosity. |
| 1 | "Happy Birthday" | Leandro (or "Lee" as he prefers to be called) Valenzuela's idyllic suburban world is shaken as he deals with losing his job, his mother's alcoholism and three new houseguests - his homeboy cousin Memo, who he hasn't seen in thirty years, Memo's undocumented wife and their overweight son. Written By Richard Cummings Jr. |
Cast
- Esai Morales as Leandro Valenzuela
- Lupe Ontiveros as Lucia Valenzuela
- Yvonne DeLaRosa as Alma Valenzuela
- JC Gonzalez as Paul Valenzuela
- Raymond Cruz as Memo
- Ana Villafañe as Jennifer Valenzuela
Awards and recognition
The Imagen Foundation - Best Drama Web Series, 2012[3]
Alan Greenlee, Vice President of Programs, One Economy stated "this series is an engaging drama that will help millions of riders take action to improve their lives and make informed decisions."[4]
Indie Series Awards Nominated, ISA - Best supporting Actress - Drama, 2012 Lupe Ontiveros[5]
Indie Series Awards Nominated, ISA - Best supporting Actor - Drama, 2012 Raymond Cruz
References
- ^ Los Americans, IMDb, 2000-01-01, retrieved 2016-07-05
- ^ "Web-based series "Los Americans"". 2011-07-05. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- ^ ""Los Americans". LatinHeat Entertainment". www.latinheat.com.
- ^ "Telenovela 'Los Americans' to be broadcast on Metro bus screens". Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- ^ "'Los Americans Awards'".