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Gregory James Nava (born April 10, 1949) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter.
Apr 16, 2021 · The director of Selena, the 1997 musical biopic of the slain Tejano singer, shares his memories of the project and its impact on Latino culture. He also talks about his other films, such as El Norte, My Family, and Frida.
Gregory Nava is an American filmmaker who has written and directed movies such as Selena, Frida, and El Norte. He was born in San Diego, California, in 1949 and has been nominated for an Oscar for his work.
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- Writer, Director, Producer
- San Diego, California, USA
- Gregory Nava
Sep 11, 2019 · The filmmaker talks to Roger Ebert about his 1984 classic, which depicts the harrowing journey of Guatemalan refugees to the US. He also reflects on the relevance of the film in today's political climate and the impact of independent cinema.
Sep 10, 2019 · Like the Mayan teenagers whose quiet lives are upended by forces beyond their control at the beginning of Gregory Nava’s 1984 debut, El Norte is an unassuming film of unexpected depth.
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Sep 12, 2019 · Midway through Gregory Nava’s 1984 film El Norte, a wealthy white woman explains to her newly hired housekeeper—recent Guatemalan immigrant Rosa—how to use the washing machine.
Sep 14, 2019 · For the 35th anniversary of El Norte, we sat down with director Gregory Nava about the film and its impact today. It will be re-released with Fathom Events on September 15, 2019 for one night...
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