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A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story (2009): Cast

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A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story is a 2009 documentary directed by Carlos Sandoval and Peter Miller, starring Edward James Olmos as Narrator. It runs 1 hour.

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A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story (2009) movie poster
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Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story About?

The premise of A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story without spoilers.

Centered on the 1954 Supreme Court case Hernandez v. Texas, the documentary weaves personal stories of key figures into a broader civil‑rights narrative, showing how Mexican‑American veterans and activists challenged post‑World War II bias. It highlights the case’s recognition of Mexican Americans as a protected class and the fight against prejudice.

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Cast & crew

A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story Cast & Characters

Edward James Olmos plays Narrator in A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story. Directed by Carlos Sandoval and Peter Miller.

From the directors

More from Carlos Sandoval and Peter Miller

More films directed by Carlos Sandoval and Peter Miller, best-rated first: A.K.A. Doc Pomus, Sacco and Vanzetti, Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story and Farmingville.

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A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story?

A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story released?

A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story was released on February 23, 2009.

Who directed A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story?

A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story was directed by Carlos Sandoval and Peter Miller.

More films by Carlos Sandoval

Who is in the cast of A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story?

A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story stars Edward James Olmos as Narrator.

Does A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story have a post-credit scene?

No. A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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