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
all 30
Movies 30
Producer 26
self 3
Due Justice (2023)
Taco Shop (2018)
Latinos Beyond Reel (2013)
Without Men (2011)
Across the Line: The Exodus of Charlie Wright (2010)
One Hot Summer (2009)
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 Telephone (1988)
Radioactive Dreams (1986)
Requiem-29 (1970)
Crooks
Released
Desert Runner
Detour
Fireflies at El Mozote
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Birthday1949-03-12 (75 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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