Floyd Mutrux

Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influence of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional artist, but a heroin addiction overcomes him with tragic results. Paco becomes a cop and an enemy to his "carnal", Miklo.

Dir. Taylor Hackford · With Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt

During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.

Dir. Edward James Olmos · With Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna

A driver and mechanic drag racing for money cross paths with a female hitchhiker and a drifter who challenges them to a cross-country race.

Dir. Monte Hellman · With James Taylor, Warren Oates, Dennis Wilson

In 1950s Los Angeles, a special crime squad of the LAPD investigates the murder of a young woman.

Dir. Lee Tamahori · With Nick Nolte, Melanie Griffith, Chazz Palminteri