Black and Gold: The Latin King and Queen Nation


1h 15m 2000

Brief Synopsis

In 1994 the Latin Kings, the largest and most powerful street gang in New York City became the Latin King and Queen Nation. They claim to have abandoned their criminal past and to be following the footsteps of the Black Panthers and the Young Lords. With over 3,000 members in New York, some see the

Film Details

Also Known As
Black & Gold, Black & Gold: The Latin King and Queen Nation, Black and Gold
Genre
Documentary
Political
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 15m

Synopsis

In 1994 the Latin Kings, the largest and most powerful street gang in New York City became the Latin King and Queen Nation. They claim to have abandoned their criminal past and to be following the footsteps of the Black Panthers and the Young Lords. With over 3,000 members in New York, some see the Nation as the most important political voice to rise from the street in decades.

Film Details

Also Known As
Black & Gold, Black & Gold: The Latin King and Queen Nation, Black and Gold
Genre
Documentary
Political
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 15m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States January 2001

Released in United States March 2000

Released in United States September 2000

Shown at New York International Latino Film Festival May 31 - June 4, 2000.

Shown at New York Underground Film Festival March 8-14, 2000.

Shown at San Francisco Independent Film Festival January 11-21, 2001.

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at New York International Latino Film Festival May 31 - June 4, 2000.)

Released in United States January 2001 (Shown at San Francisco Independent Film Festival January 11-21, 2001.)

Released in United States March 2000 (Shown at New York Underground Film Festival March 8-14, 2000.)

Released in United States September 2000 (Shown in New York City (BAM Rose Cinema) as part of the program "New York International Latino Film Festival: Best of the Fest" September 1-3, 2000.)