Jesse Borrego Movies

Blood In, Blood Out

80/100

Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members... See full summary »

Dead Awake

46/100

A young woman must save herself and her friends from an ancient evil that stalks its victims through the real-life phenomenon of sleep paralysis.

Tecumseh: The Last Warrior

70/100

This western began in 1812 when the settlers tried to take away more and more territories from the indians. Tecumseh, who is the leader of the Shawnee indians, tries to do something. He ... See full summary »

Follow Me Home

71/100

Three muralists (one Chicano, one Black, one American Indian) and the socially-maladjusted cousin of...

Come and Take It Day

83/100

"Come and Take it Day" uses Texas history to tell a story of friendship, envy, betrayal, and greed. The fictional story centers around the hunt for the lost treasure in gold coins that had ... See full summary »

A Lowrider Spring Break En San Quilmas

26/100

Gino's Wife

92/100

Gino Pestino is one of the leading gunrunners in the state of Texas. After Gino's wife, Cha Cha, hires a new cook behind his back, Gino is faced with the challenge of accepting the new cook... See full summary »

Before the Storm

78/100

The Darkest Day

61/100

Pain Flower

80/100

Five years in the US army, and Gus comes home to the Texas border town where he grew up, only to find his girlfriend involved with his former best friend.

Dream Healing

Clara, a young girl with the ability to heal insomniacs is being exploited by her aunt, Marta. When Omar, a new neighbor befriends Clara, they spawn a friendship that causes events beyond their control to set in motion.

The Margarita Man

A young man, who fears he will grow up to be like his working class father, goes to college where his love for the party gets him cut off financially and forces him to sell margaritas in order to stay in school.