Part “Rashomon,” part Roy Rogers, this wonderful film about miscommunication and miscarriage of justice, set in turn-of-the-century Texas, is based on a true incident.

Although criminally unseen, due largely to the misdeeds of film distributor Larry Sugar, "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez" is essential viewing for its innovative storytelling form.

Director and co-scripter Robert M. Young packs his picture with seasoned character actors who add grit rather than glamour.

...an indie godfather of Chicano cinema...