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Brick at Blue Star: Backstreet to the American Dream

Presented by Blue Star Arts Complex at Blue Star Arts Complex, San Antonio TX

Sep 19 2022
Brick at Blue Star: Backstreet to the American Dream

Backstreet to the American Dream is a modern-day look at the classic American Dream done through the quintessential 21st Century entrepreneurial endeavor - food trucks!

The film that won the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature and Best Food Film at the 2022 San Antonio Film Festival is back for educational screenings in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Backstreet to the American Dream is a modern-day look at the classic American Dream done through the quintessential 21st Century entrepreneurial endeavor - food trucks! This deep dive into the birthplace of the $2 billion dollar global phenomenon, Los Angeles, profiles two trucks and juxtaposes the experiences of American entrepreneurs and Mexican immigrants in the food truck industry. Indeed, these are very different operations in the same city: the gourmet burger truck, Grill 'Em All, is the ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

The suggested ticket price is $10 each for this educational screening. Tickets will be available at the door.

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

Mexican soda giant, Jarritos, is the promotional partner and the 2012 Medal of Freedom recipient Dolores Huerta is the executive producer of Backstreet to the American Dream. Film Director/Producer Patricia Nazario will be at The Brick for a live Q&A following the screening.

CUBE PROJECTS hosts Backstreet to the American Dream at The Brick. Proceeds from ticket sales for this educational screening will be split between the venue and Backstreet to the American Dream for the Hispanic Heritage Month Project.
Here's more on Brick at Blue Star:
brickatbluestar.com

Info about CUBE Projects:
guidestar.org/profile/83-3027157
brickatbluestar.com/non-profit

More on Backstreet to the American Dream:
BackstreetFilm.com + PatriciaNazario.com + Dolores Huerta + Jarritos

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

VIDEOS

  • This is the trailer in English for Backstreet to the American Dream.

LOCATION

Blue Star Arts Complex

1420 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78210

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