Ballad of an Unsung Hero
Documentary

Ballad of an Unsung Hero

Using rare historical footage, vintage musical recordings, and interviews with 88-year-old Pedro J. Gonzalez and his wife, this film chronicles Gonzalez’s long and colorful life, from his early days with Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution, to his career as a popular radio personality in Los Angeles in the 1930s, to the controversial court case that sent him to San Prison, a victim of the repressive forces operating against the Chicano/Mexicano community during that period.

Release Date

September 16, 1983

Status

Released

Original Title

Ballad of an Unsung Hero

Runtime

30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Spanish