Disco de la Raza: A Chicano Story
A documentary by Paloma Esparza Rabinov
This feature-length film is a deep dive into the untold stories of queer Mexican-Americans during the 1970s Los Angeles disco era.
Every weekend, equipped with ten-inch Fred Slatten platforms, lace veils, and satin suits, this queer group of avant-garde trendsetters created a culture that defied traditional Latino norms and emphasized freedom, abandon, diversity, and inclusivity.
Format: 4K, 60-80 min
Budget: $368,000
Filmmakers:
Paloma Esparza Rabinov
(Director, Producer)
Mario Novoa
(Producer)
Jeremy Cohan
(Editor)
Adrian Hernandez
(Cinematographer)
Distribution: LOI to distribute from PBS SoCal
Funding:
This film will be made possible by private donations
and community partnerships.
