Mexican-American Emilio Mendez (Robby Benson) is a 17-year-old Los Angeles’ El Barrio residing high school student living with his single mom and is a member of a tough Chicano gang called the Aztecas, that’s ruthlessly run by Cesar (Pepe Serna). In 1979, the gang films The Warriors, The Wanderers and Boulevard Nights were also released, and their theater showings caused enough knife fights and other violent incidents that scared off distributors. It’s a rarely seen film since it met with protests by the Latino community who were fed up with Hollywood depicting their youth as gangbangers and not in healthy family situations and their voices were heard as Hollywood stopped making for awhile such films. Collins, in his first and last film directing gig, bases this so-so Latino gang film on the screenplay by Evan Hunter. “It’s a rarely seen film since it met with protests by the Latino community who were fed up with Hollywood depicting their youth as gangbangers.” Mendez), Eloy Casados (Hugo), Daniel Faraldo (El Tigre), Tony Alvarenga (Paco), Claudio Martinez (Vincente) Runtime: 98 MPAA Rating: PG producer: Lawrence Turman Universal Pictures 1979) Collins screenwriter: Evan Hunter cinematographer: Bobby Byrne editor: Douglas Stewart music: Robby Benson/Don Peake cast: Robby Benson (Emilio Mendez), Sarah Holcomb (Sarah Lassiter), Henry Darrow (Mike Serrano), Pepe Serna (Cesar), Trinidad Silva (Dagger), Ji-Tu Cumbuka (Sergeant Gannett), Lawrence Pressman (Henry Lassiter), Domingo Ambriz (Cowboy), Brad Sullivan (Jerry Kelsey), Irene DeBari (Mrs. Johnnie Walker and Double Rainbouu have also teamed up to create exclusive limited edition Keeping Walking Proudly merchandise, from which 100 per cent of profits will be donated to Equality Australia.(director: Robert E. Whether you identify with one or multiple identities within the LGBTQIA+ community or are an ally, Walk Proud Kinselas is the place to celebrate with pride during this iconic event.”ĭarlinghurst’s celebrated Kinselas venue will be revamped by inclusive Australian Fashion Label Double Rainbouu Founder, Mikey Nolan who has designed a bespoke mural that nods to the diverse identities that make up the LGBTQIA+ community. “As a Sydney WorldPride partner, we wanted to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone, and to celebrate the full spectrum of the LGBTQIA+ community. Today we’re partnering with pioneers and catalysts of change in the LGBTQIA+ community, supporting and elevating those who lead us all to a more inclusive and accepting society. Jodi McLeod, Johnnie Walker Marketing Manager said: “Johnnie Walker has historically championed progress and celebrated those who have the tenacity, courage and resilience to ‘Keep Walking’. The opening is part Johnnie Walker’s aim to celebrate and promote a more equal understanding of all LGBTQIA+ identities through education, storytelling and performances from proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community. It shows the progress being made to uplift queer experiences and celebrate everyone equally. They said, “Working alongside some of my closest mates to spread a message of acceptance and positivity has been awesome. G Flip will perform a free DJ set at Walk Proud Kinselas and share their story as part of their partnership with Johnnie Walker. Walk Proud Kinselas will host over 40 events throughout its residence including acts from critically acclaimed non-binary musician G Flip, Queer Folk-Pop artist Alex The Astronaut, Australian Pop Band Cub Sport and Gomeroi woman, Trans and First Nations advocate and solicitor DJ Crescendoll.īy partnering with trailblazers across the LGBTQIA+ community, Johnnie Walker aims to recognise and empower progress for every LGBTQIA+ identity and inspire people to Keep Walking Proudly towards a more inclusive future. Keep up with the latest WorldPride events and products with our Sydney WorldPride 2023 hub. Kinselas is opening an inclusive space, Walk Proud Kinselas, which will be open to all and headlined by performers across all LGBTQIA+ identities during Sydney WorldPride 2023.
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