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The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center has Recently Restored Efrain Gutierrez's Historic 1979 movie "Run, Tecato, Run"

8/6/2018

The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center (est. 1969) houses a library, academic press, multi-disciplinary research projects, competitive grant and fellowship programs, and community partnerships. The Chicano Cinema and Media Art Series is an outgrowth of the CSRC’s Chicano Cinema Recovery Project, a collaboration with the UCLA Film and Television Archive they have recently restored Efrain Gutierrez's Historic 1979 movie "Run, Tecato, Run". The Movie "Run, Tecato, Run" (Run, Junkie, Run) depicts a junkie's efforts to break his heroin habit in order to reclaim and raise his daughter. Produced for $60,000, the film explores the connections be-tween the Vietnam War, drug addiction, and crime and juxtaposes them to Mexican-American family, culture, and spirituality. It stars Efrain Gutierrez, Arturo Castillo, and Josie Gutierrez (Josephine Faz). "Run, Tecato, Run" is the last of three low-budget social-problem films that Gutierrez released in the 1970s. Please, Don't Bury Me Alive!/Por Favor, No Me Entierren Vivo! (1976), his first film and the first Chicano feature produced, was followed by Chicano Love Is Forever/Amor Chicano Es para Siempre (1977). Also included with the movie is bonus short: Efrain Gutierrez's "La Onda Chicana" (18 minutes, 35 seconds, color) captures the sound and feel of 1970s Chicano/Tejano music. The film, shot in Port Lavaca, Texas, in 1976, showcases some of the leading bands of the time, including Little Joe y La Familia, Snowball and Company, Los Chachos, and La Fabrica. Efrain Gutierrez is a self-taught San Antonio filmmaker. His grassroots production and distribution strategies allowed his films to outperform Hollywood releases in several cities, inspiring filmmakers in Mexico who focused on U.S.-Spanish-language theaters and Chicano filmmakers working on English-language independent features.

To purchase, select among three versions available on Amazon.com (linked below)*:

Original version in English and Spanish (no subtitles)

English and Spanish with Spanish in English subtitles

English and Spanish with captions for the hearing impaired

*Institutions such as universities and museums must purchase this DVD directly through the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. Contact support@chicano.ucla.edu or 310-825-2363. The institutional rate includes rights for educational and public screenings.

Program content 1979 Efrain Gutierrez.
Poster design by Chista Cantu.
Package design and summary copyright 2016 UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. All rights reserved.
www.chicano.ucla.edu

A SANCTUARY CITY CELEBRATES THE 4TH OF JULY

7/4/2018

Rio Bravo, Texas lies 9 miles south of Laredo, a settlement founded along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1981 by 25 families seeking economic refugee. Today this “Colonia” is a
haven for 5,000 with a median age of 28, 99% Hispanic and with deep roots both from Mexico and from a strong ever changing Tejano Culture. This is a unique place where accordion music, two step tejano/western music and cumbias are all equally well received and enjoyed.

The 4th of July celebration was held in this City for the first time this year encouraged by the current City Administration and its Mayor Dr. Francisco I. Peña. The theme and spirit of the celebration was clearly that of “Independence”. To be sure a huge July Independence Pole dance was the hallmark of the celebration. Children wearing patriotic caps & colors danced to the traditional theme of America the Beautiful, Born in the USA and This land is my land and finally ending with a subtle, slow cadence to the well known musical theme Despacito. A strong spirit of independence indeed was manifest, well imbued in a spirit of pride of being part of the USA.

This event could not have been perceived as a fleeting moment because it was evident that it instantly created an indelible panoramic view of people in social evolution. State Representative Tracy King who was present during the ceremony must have sensed the message loud and clear.

Rio Bravo, its children, young adults & elderly dressed in traditional red, white and blue garments participated in an event which also marked the inauguration of a park dedicated to its City founders. Parque Fundadores as it was christened displayed swings, seesaws, and monkey bars all manufactured from recycled oil rig pipes. An aquatic park and a huge piñata in red, white and blue festoons adorned the event. Watermelon, apple pie and hot dogs were plentiful and to the delight of the young and old. A parade of decorated bicycles, kite flying contestants and a soccer penalty contest heightened the event as did an art contest which added to the already stay studded festivity.

All events occurred in a setting of a recreational park built by City employees, a park where talent, ingenuity and dedication saw no limit. A Flag raising ceremony preceded the event and it is fitting to say that while the Flag hovered above and its people celebrated below, a spirit of independence prevailed well in this 4 th of July celebration in Rio Bravo, Tx and that a sanctuary City breathed freedom that day.

Francisco I. Peña, MD
Mayor of Rio Bravo, TX

Efrain Gutierrez to introduce new documentary currently in production titled“Al Norte”/To the North

6/5/2017

Efrain Gutierrez, an award-winning and internationally-known Chicano filmmaker, will be in Houston, Texas on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Talento Bilingue de Houston, 333 South Jensen, Houston, Texas, to speak about his new documentary currently in production, “Al Norte”. The presentation is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. All donations going towards the production of “Al Norte”. Gutierrez is recognized by academia as being the first Chicano/Mexican American to independently produce a feature film titled “Please Don't Bury Me Alive/Por Favor No Me Entierren Vivo” released in 1976. The classic Chicano film was selected by the Library of Congress to be included in the National Film Registry in 2014. Gutierrez also has the distinction of being the first Chicano/Mexican American to have three films archived at the UCLA Film and Television Archives. His papers are archived at the Green Library at Stanford University. For his contribution to film, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Preservation and Foundation Programs selected Efrain Gutierrez to be part of the permanent Academy Film Archive Collection, where it will be presented as a unique and personal window into motion picture history. Gutierrez’ oral history and film memorabilia will be archived at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum, scheduled to open in Los Angeles, California in 2018. “Al Norte” documents stories of families from Texas and Mexico that labored as farm workers in the northern United States in the 1940s to the 1970s, many of them are now successful professionals. Gutierrez will share some of those stories. A brief history about Texas and its relations with Mexicans during the period of 1915 to 1970s will begin the presentation. The impact that the Mexican Revolution, WWI and WWII had on Mejicanos and Chicanos living in Texas and who had to confront racism, school segregation, unemployment, hanging by Texas Rangers, and the deportation of Mexicans in 1930s and 1950s, will be part of the presentation. “La Onda Chicana”,1976 musical video staring Little Joe y La Familia, Los Chachos, La Fabrica and Laura Canales with Snow Ball and Company will open the program. Gutierrez would enjoy meeting with, and possibly interviewing former Texas migrant farmworkers that would like to share their story for this documentary. Former migrant farm workers wanting to share their stories can contact Gutierrez at 210-815-0018 or email him at efraingutierrez_1@hotmail.com. “We are producing the documentary “Al Norte” to give Chicano/Mexican American students, especially children of migrant farm workers like me, a brief look at our history in hopes of understanding how and why we are where we are today. I believe that by understanding our history, knowing where you came from and how much our families struggled to get here is very important to know. It is important to know the sacrifices and hardships our families suffered and endured to give us this great opportunity to get an education.”

Efrain Gutierrez For event information please call Jesus Cantu Medel at 713-575-7080.

For interview contact Gutierrez at 210-815-0018 or email him at efraingutierrez_1@hotmailcom

Definitive Antique, curated by Antique historian, Ramiro Valdez

10/30/2016

Definitive Antique, curated by Antique historian, Ramiro Valdez brings its first exhibition show to San Antonio's Efrain Guttierez's Taller de Cine located on 3403 South Flores. The exhibition is set for Saturday the 5 of November 2016 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The exhibition will continue on Sunday the 6th from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Come see a historical exhibition by a man who is known to find and define some of the rarest antiques by investigating the history of the detail inscriptions found on the artifacts. His investigations of an old baseball carrying authentic signatures of 1800's baseball players has revive the sports story of The Championship Of The West in 1876. A personal championship game between the St. Louis Brown Stockings and Chicago White Stockings. Come see the inscriptions found on an old baseball that will take you back in time one hundred and forty years.

If you are into Scottish History, then you should come and see the Silver Roman Chalice that was converted into a Scottish Chalice by its modified inscriptions which depicts the year of 1289. Yes!, the chalice does have the two handles which had been previously missing from a similar chalice found in the 1800's. There are also two other important pieces of information found on the chalice such as two Christian flags belonging to the Holy knight Templars which describes the story of the two castles that were protecting the temples. A chalice that commemorates the very same year that Scotland announced its new Queen, Margret, according to the two handles. She was the six and a half year old Margaret Norwegian Princess granddaughter to Alexander the king of Scotland whom became the heir to the throne after Alexander died. There will be also an exhibit of an old painting depicting the year of 1822, according to its details and history, which is going to revive an investigation of another painter who created a very similar painting in 1854. A painting that is going to bring in to question the Bingham's Family History of 1822. The Great American Painter George Caleb Bingham was only eleven years old in the spring of 1822. Come! hear a story that will amaze you! The exhibit will also include an array collection of other antiquity's which includes an early rare discovered painting by a Burmese Artis name Yantanabon Mg. Su. that describes The Shaun Chinese Man and not The Shaun Chinese Old Man as claimed by other paintings. Come decide for your self, who? Who came first? Was it The Man? Or was it The Old Man? Plus an early 20th century reproduction Japanese museum certified block print of the actor Ishikawa Komazo II that was created by Kuniyoshi in the early 1800's from the original art works of Toshusai Sharaku. In the early 1900's the museum of Japan reproduced the art work utilizing the original woodblocks created by the old masters before they were destroyed by the war. There will be lots of interesting items to see and hear about! Some items will be sold and others will end up in auction block.

We invite the public, for the first time, to come see some of the lost history that has been brought to life by Mr. RamiroValdez. Mr. Valdez is available for media interviews, please contact him at rvaldez2424@gmail.com or 210 274-3316 or 210-815-0018

ITMP Charm School etiquette/modeling classes

9/12/2016

For immediate press release The Ms. International Top Modeling Pageant Charm School directed by Irma Salinas de Gutierrez is now accepting applications for a three months (30 hours) etiquette/modeling classes. The scheduled etiquette/modeling classes begins September 27, 2016 and it will cover speaking ability ,walking, posture, poise, modeling and presentation. Female applicants between the ages of five through twenty-five (5-25) may pick up application at the ITMP charm school studio Monday-Friday from 5:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm or email Gutierrez at irmag6@hotmail.com. The ITMP charm school studio is located at 3403 South Flores, San Antonio, Texas . ITMP charm school classes will conducted it's etiquette/modeling classes every Tuesday's, Thursday and Saturday. The classes will conclude with a Fashion Show Recital scheduled December 3, 2016. Tuition is $150.00 with a $50.00 registration fee. Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays Years Time 10-15 5-7 p.m. 16-25 7-9 p.m. Saturdays Years Time 5-9 10:00am-12:00pm Please call 210-815-0018 or email irmag6@hotmail.com for more information. Irma Salinas de Gutierrez was born and raised in Laredo, Texas and is a J.W. Nixon high school graduate. Gutierrez is a former professional model who founded and directed the Ms. International Top Model pageant in Laredo, Texas (1985-1999). Gutierrez produced and choreographed pageants in Houston, Austin, Brownsville, Mc Allen and Laredo in the United States and Puebla, Monterey, Matamoros, Reynosa and Nuevo Laredo in Mexico. Gutierrez education includes: AA degree in Multimedia, Bachelor degree in Family Relations from Texas A&M Kingsville, two Master degrees; Bilingual Education and Special Education from Texas A&M in San Antonio. For more information please call 210-815-0018 or email irmag6@hotmail.com

A Voodoo Experience: A New Orleans Collaboration (art show)

9/2/2016

Efrain Gutierrez Taller is proud to present A Voodoo Experience: A New Orleans Collaboration featuring fashion extraordinaire Erica Reyna with La Santa Luna Boutique, emerging photographers Gina A Sandoval-Garcia, Mary Rodriguez, Vanessa Velazquez, San Antonio's top model's Jacqui Corona, Rebecca Lynne, Esmie Vidales, Sarcelle Elise, Bella Robledo and MUA Roberta Rodriguez with Creeping Beauty. A few months ago this dream team of artists and models went to New Orleans and created magic!! The final product will be revealed to the public September 24th along with a La Santa Luna Boutique Fashion Show and special performances by Skeleton Creek and Saterra Rene!!

Admission is free for this event.

September 24, 2016

Efrain Gutierrez Taller
3403 South Flores St. San Antonio, Texas 78204

8:00pm - 11:00am

Interview with Filmmaker Efrain Gutierrez at El Paso Community College

8/1/2016

This interview was filmed by EPCC Mass Communication students at EPCC TV February 18, 2016 in El Paso, Texas where we celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Efrain Gutierrez film "Please Don't Bury Me Alive!" Clips from the film are incorporated throughout the interview.

La Onda Chicana Concert 40th year Anniversary

7/4/2016

La Onda Chicana from 3GFilms on Vimeo.

In celebration of the 40th year anniversary of the concert La Onda Chicana, Efrain Gutierrez is making it available for free screening for the month of July. This concert was filmed in Port Lavaca ,TX on July 4th 1976 U.S. bicentennial. “La Onda Chicana,” captures the sound and feel of 1970s Chicano/Tejano music. The film, shot in Port Lavaca in 1976, showcases some of the leading bands of the time, including Little Joe y La Familia, Snowball and Company, Los Chachos and La Fabrica. Filmed and edited by Efrain Gutierrez preserved by 3GFilms and UCLA Film and Television Archive.

Efrain Gutierrez Interview for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

4/8/2016

We are very proud to have the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Preservation and Foundation Programs make Chicano filmmaker Efrain Gutierrez part of the permanent Academy Film Archive collection, where it will be presented as a unique and personal window into motion picture history. Efrain Gutierrez will be interviewed by Charles Ramírez Berg
University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Professor in Media Studies
Department of Radio-TV-Films. Gutierrez will be interviewed at the Austin Film Society studio in Austin, Texas on April 29, 2016.

40th anniversary of the first Chicano movie

2/9/2016

Efrain Gutierrez Taller will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first Chicano movie “Please Don’t Bury Me Alive/Por Favor No Me Entierren Vivo!” Saturday March 19, 2016 at 3403 South Flores San Antonio, Texas.

Efrain Gutierrez is an award winning filmmaker who is recognized by academia as the first Mexican/American/Chicano filmmaker to independently produce a feature length film. His papers are archived at Stanford and three of his films are archived at the UCLA television and film archives. In 2014, his first film “Please Don’t Bury Me Alive/Por Favor No Me Entierren Vivo!” was selected by the Library of Congress to be included in the National Film Registry.

The screening will be a fundraiser for his next project, “Al Norte” a documentary about Texas farmworkers in the 40s, 60s and 70s that migrated to the Midwest to labor in farms picking fruits and vegetables

March 19, 2016

Efrain Gutierrez Taller
3403 South Flores St. San Antonio, Texas 78204

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TICKETS EMAIL efrain@efraingutierrez.com