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202198 minGdocumentary

My Name is Lopez

202198 minGdocumentary

Born in Dallas to undocumented Mexican immigrants, Trinidad Lopez III used his guitar to rise from the ghetto and become a Latino rock star.

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P. David Ebersole,

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Born in Dallas to undocumented Mexican immigrants, Trinidad Lopez III used his guitar to rise from the ghetto and become a Latino rock star.

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P. David Ebersole

P. David Ebersoledirector

Todd Hughesdirector

Trini López

Trini Lópezcast

Synopsis

Trinidad Lopez III grew up in Dallas, the son of undocumented Mexican immigrants. He faced numerous challenges in a tough environment. With a guitar in hand, he carved a path to success in the music industry. Lopez became one of the first Latino rock stars, breaking into a predominantly white genre. His story reflects his determination and passion for music. The film runs for 98 minutes and was released in 2021.

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