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Autos, Mota y Rocanrol
1h 35min | Comedy, Mockumentary, History, Musical | 2025 | Mexico
Spanish with English Subtitles
Storyline
Autos, Mota y Rocanrol revisits a pivotal moment in Mexican cultural history: the legendary Avándaro festival of 1971, often dubbed “Mexico’s Woodstock.” With humor and an unflinching gaze, the film chronicles how a modest car race and rock concert spiraled into the largest rock gathering the country had ever seen. An event that would shape musical and social narratives for decades. Through the lens of Justino Compeán (portrayed by Emiliano Zurita), director José Manuel Cravioto crafts a satirical yet heartfelt portrait of rebellion, freedom, and the ideals that defined a generation.
Autos, Mota y Rocanrol nos transporta al emblemático festival de Avándaro de 1971, conocido como el “Woodstock mexicano,” un evento que marcó un antes y un después en la historia cultural del país. Con humor y una mirada crítica, la película narra cómo una simple carrera de autos y concierto de rock terminó por convertirse en la congregación musical más grande de México. Desde la perspectiva de Justino Compeán (interpretado por Emiliano Zurita), el director José Manuel Cravioto construye un retrato vibrante de libertad, ideales juveniles y la euforia de una generación.
Director
José Manuel Cravioto
Writer | Director
J.M. Cravioto was born on April 28, 1981, in Mexico City, Mexico. He is a director and producer, known for Mexican Gangster (2014), Diablero (2018), and Olimpia (2019).
J.M Cravioto nació el 28 de abril de 1981 en México, Distrito Federal, México. Es un director y productor, conocido por Mexican Gangster (2014), Diablero (2018) y Olimpia (2019).
Autos, Mota y Rocanrol
Sponsored by: US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce – California Regional Chapter
As a leading binational business organization promoting mutually beneficial trade and investment between the U.S. and Mexico, their support amplifies our mission to celebrate cross‑border culture and creativity.
Gracias for standing with Mexican cinema and storytelling!
Screenplay
Christian Cueva, Ricardo Farias, J.M Cravioto
Cast
Alejandro Speitzer
As El Negro | Eduardo López Negrete
Emiliano Zurita
Justino
Juan Pablo de Santiago
Servando
Enrique Arrizon
Poncho
Stills
Screening Details
The Montalbán Theater
1615 Vine St Los Angeles, CA 90028
Autos, Mota y Rocanrol
Sponsored by: US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce – California Regional Chapter
As a leading binational business organization promoting mutually beneficial trade and investment between the U.S. and Mexico, their support amplifies our mission to celebrate cross‑border culture and creativity.
Gracias for standing with Mexican cinema and storytelling!