A day without a Mexican
Sergio Arau (Screenwriter, Film director), Yareli Arizmendi (Screenwriter, Actor), Sergio Guerrero (Screenwriter), Isaac Artenstein (Film producer), Eckhardt von Damm (Film producer), John Getz (Actor), Maureen Flannigan (Actor), Muse Watson (Actor), Fernando Arau (Actor), Eduardo Palomo (Actor), Alan Caudillo, Juan J. Colomer, Daniel Fort (Editor of moving image work), Carlos Brown (Costume designer), Xenon Pictures
The California Dream becomes a hilarious nightmare when the Golden State's entire Latin American population mysteriously vanishes. For most, "the disappearance" forces the cracks in their private lives wide open, including TV news reporter LilaRodriguez, the state's last remaining Hispanic, and Senator Steven Abercrombie III, who becomes governor pro team despite his anti-immigrant stance. In the ensuing panic, dubious experts pose some colorful theories: Its an alien abduction; an act of bioterrism; "The Rapture" has begun and Latinos are God's chosen. Confusion, misunderstandings, and humorous situations about, making A Day Without a Mexican a comedic satire and modern fable with a very current message. This sleeper hit, which features the final film appearance of Mexican heart-throb Eduardo Palomo, delighted and inspired both English and Spanish-speaking audiences during its theatrical run, and will continue to do so for years to come. -- Container
DVD Video, English, 2004
Distributed by Xenon Pictures, Santa Monica, CA, 2004