Independent Lens . COMPAÑERAS

THE FILM

THE MAKING OF

THE FILMMAKERS

TALKBACK

You must have flash 8 or above to view photos.

COMPAÑERAS profiles America’s first all-female mariachi band, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. Founded in 1994, the band members shatter age-old stereotypes while expanding the popularity of mariachi music.

In a culture and a musical tradition that has always been male-dominated, these women are true pioneers.

Read more about the film >>

Check local listings >>


			The Making Of: "Their reception [in Tijuana] was less enthusiastic than it is in the States. We learned that this is because female mariachi is still not taken seriously and even frowned upon in Mexico." More >>


	The Filmmakers: "I hope that it provides a more candid, nuanced view of American women as artists, workers and mothers and encourages women to seek out ways to pursue their artistic passions." Read more >>

This Week

P-STAR RISING
Chasing music stardom isn’t child’s play when you live in a shelter, your mom’s an addict and your dad’s struggling to keep the family afloat.

Up Next

MINE
The story of animals left behind during Katrina, and of the struggles of hurricane victims to reunite with their beloved pets.


	Home \| The Film \| The Making Of \| The Filmmakers \| Talkback \| Film Credits \| Get the DVD \| Site Credits

funded by

Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

with additional support from

the National Endowment for the Arts

The Making Of:

The Filmmakers: