Biography
Moctesuma Esparza (born March 12, 1949) is an American producer, entertainment executive, entrepreneur and community activist. He is the chief executive officer of Maya Cinemas, a theater chain servicing to the United States Latino audience. He is also a partner with Carolyn Caldera in the company Esparza/Caldera Entertainment. He founded film distribution and production company Maya Entertainment in 2007.Esparza is a promoter of Latino films, and many of his films focus on Chicano themes. He has produced over twenty films, several of them for television, and has won over 200 awards.A participant in the 1960s-era movement for the civil rights and equality of Mexican Americans, Esparza continues to work with educational, cultural, and professional organizations, especially those that aim to educate Latinos in the business of media production.
Filmography
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Movies 30
Producer 28
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Due Justice (2023)
The Legend of Mexman (2023)
Out of the Clear Blue Sky (2019)
Taco Shop (2018)
Latinos Beyond Reel (2013)
Without Men (2011)
Across the Line: The Exodus of Charlie Wright (2010)
One Hot Summer (2009)
Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime (2005)
Gods and Generals (2003)
Price of Glory (2000)
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)
Butter (1998)
Selena (1997)
Death in Granada (1996)
The Avenging Angel (1995)
Gettysburg (1993)
The Ambulance (1990)
The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
The Telephone (1988)
Radioactive Dreams (1986)
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983)
Only Once in a Lifetime (1979)
Agueda Martinez: Our People, Our Country (1977)
Requiem-29 (1970)
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Crooks
Detour
Fireflies at El Mozote
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GenderMale
Birthday1949-03-12 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceEast Los Angeles, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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