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American Family [TV Series]

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NR,1hr 0min
Released:
January 1, 2001
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Synopsis: Beyond the fact that it was seen on PBS, the dramatic series American Family bore no relation to the classic docudrama series of the 1970s. Created by filmmaker Gregory Nava, the series focused on a "typical" Latino family in East L.A., and as such was the only program on "regular" TV to feature an almost exclusively Latino cast. Edward James Olmos starred as patriarch Jess Gonzalez, a Korean war veteran, barber, and staunch conservative. Jess often found himself at ideological war with his daughter ... Full Synopsis
Featured Cast
Jess Gonzalez
Aunt Dora
Nina Gonzalez
Berta Gonzalez
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Lance Loud, "An American Family" (PBS)This recurring documentary series was the forerunner of...
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