Alambrista!

Alambrista! is a 1977 film directed by Robert M. Young and starring Domingo Ambriz and Trinidad Silva.^[1] It won four awards in 1977.

Alambrista!
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Robert M. Young
Written by	Robert M. Young
Produced by	Michael Hausman Irwin Young
Starring	Domingo Ambriz Linda Gillen Trinidad Silva Ned Beatty
Cinematography	Tom Hurwitz Robert M. Young
Edited by	Edward Beyer
Music by	Michael Martin Murphey
Production company	Filmhaus
Distributed by	First Run Features
Release date	October 16, 1977 (1977-10-16)
Running time	110 mins.
Country	United States
Language	English

In 2023, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".^[2]

Outline

Roberto, a farmer from Michoacán, aims to cross the border to provide for his family. Upon reaching the United States, he finds himself fleeing from immigration authorities. Nevertheless, he encounters various individuals who offer him assistance.

Cast

• Domingo Ambriz as Roberto
• Trinidad Silva as Joe
• Linda Gillen as Sharon
• Ned Beatty as Angelo Coyote
• Jerry Hardin as Man in cafe

In 2003, it was re-edited and remastered with a new soundtrack by Jose "Dr. Loco" Cuellar, Greg Landau, Francisco Herrera and Tomas Montoya and was re-released with a book on University of New Mexico Press.^{[citation needed]}

Awards

• Golden Camera - Cannes Film Festival (Robert M. Young)
• Interfilm Award - Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival (Robert M. Young)
• Golden Seashell - San Sebastian International Film Festival (Robert M. Young)
• OCIC Award - San Sebastian International Film Festival (Robert M. Young)
• National Film Registry (Inducted)^[3]