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La Bamba (1987)
United StatesPG_13108Min
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83 %La Bamba is a biography drama movie set in the 1950s about the rise of rock-n-roll singer Ritchie Valens. The plot revolves around his success in the record industry, his first love, forbidden relationships, and the challenges he faced as a Mexican-American in a predominantly white society. It also explores themes of racism, interracial romance, and the sacrifices Valens made for his career. The movie is based on the real-life story of Ritchie Valens, who died tragically at a young age but left a lasting impact on the music industry.
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- mexican american
- rock 'n' roll
- first love
- racism
- forbidden love
- singing
- latin music
- interracial romance
- record industry
- hit record
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- dying young
- death
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- biography
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- record producer
- los angeles, california
- guitar
- singer
- teenager
- airplane accident
- premonition of death
- new york city
- coin toss
- greaser
- begins with a flashback
- songwriting
- small plane
- high school
- concert tour
- rock music
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- 1950s
- national film registry
- recording studio
- southern california
- mother son relationship
- hispanic
- alcohol abuse
- television appearance
- duck tail haircut
- motorcycle gang
- yaqui indian
- prostitute
- tattoo
- marital rape
- farm laborer
- implied rape
- fear of flying
- outdoor sex
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