Romantico

Director Mark Becker brings the controversy over illegal immigration into personal focus with this documentary. Mexican-born Carmelo Muñiz Sánchez, a middle-aged mariachi musician who washes cars and performs at bars and clubs in San Francisco, makes the difficult decision to return home to see his family and ailing mother, knowing that they are dependent on the money he sends them from the U.S. 84 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English and Spanish; Subtitles: English; bonus footage; interview; photo gallery; theatrical trailer.