Read the article by Chon Noriega “Between a
Weapon and a Formula.”
2. Watch the film “The Milagro Beanfield War.”
3. Discuss how this film is between a weapon (political art) and a formula (Hollywood story success).
4. Identify and discuss at least one example of each of the Chicanx film elements (as discussed by Noriega) to help support your argument. (Chicanx film elements: floricanto, testimonio, teatro, corrido, and telenovela)