Luminarias (2000)

Name: Luminarias
Director: José Luis Valenzuela
Released: 2000-05-05
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Scott Bakula, Cheech Marin, Lupe Ontiveros, Sal Lopez

Director: José Luis Valenzuela

Cast: Scott Bakula, Cheech Marin, Lupe Ontiveros, Sal Lopez

Runtime100 min

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Welcome to Luminarias-where hot spicy dish gets served up with a Latin twist by four successful friends from East LA...with very discriminating taste in men! When separated divorce attorney Andrea finds herself guilty of falling for her white and Jewish opposing council, her three single friends choose sides in the ongoing and often hilarious debate over race and sex. As they discover just how much negative stereotypes color their relationships with men-and even with each other-it becomes clear that the search for Mr. Right is not exactly black and white! Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment

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Luminarias, a 2000 film directed by José Luis Valenzuela, explores themes of race and relationships in East LA through the lives of four successful friends. While the film's reception has not been widely documented, it offers a unique perspective on the complexities of modern dating and how stereotypes can impact personal connections.

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Luminaria is a term used in different parts of the world to describe various types of holiday lights, usually displayed during Christmas. In English, the term most commonly refers to a specific type of simple paper lantern made by placing a votive candle in some sand inside a paper bag. Also known as a farolito, it is a traditional Christmas decoration in the Southwestern United States, particularly New Mexico, where it is a cultural hallmark of the Pueblos and Hispanos of New Mexico and a part of the state's distinct heritage. Luminarias are usually placed in rows along walls, roofs, and walkways to form a holiday display, especially on Christmas Eve.