Behind the scenes - Blood In Blood Out (1993)

Behind the scenes, featuring director Taylor Hackford and writer Jimmy Santiago Baca.

[@jarrheadja1522]

And it’s still a classic today in 2023

[@kingcr3409]

Fax

[@SamuelClemente7718]

Yup

[@AyeCeeKayCee]

My Grandpa's Little Brother is Enrique Castillo "El Mero Mero" Montana in the Movie.

[@dustandbonesdeathbylyrics9781]

Now and ever

[@Turtlemilk]

I literally watched this movie on the way to LA from SD last night lol.

[@GerardoGarcia-uz3pk]

Rest In Peace Adan Hernández, the artist that painted all "Cruzito's" paintings for the film.

[@MH-bv3hc]

Respect to the director for going to a real prison to make it as authentic as possible! Great movie and a great story as well!

[@LilXancheX]

He has determination and some balls. Most movies these days are lazy and boring

[@danvilla1438]

He let him say....eespider 😂

[@alexlpez6739]

​@@danvilla1438that's how Chicanos talk. Spanglish

[@danvilla1438]

@alexlpez6739 As a Chicano..No mames..that guy is from the sunset and if he was from the mission he would have known better..still a great movie

[@danvilla1438]

@@alexlpez6739 The director took chances...😅😅

[@anthony310h]

What I love about this Director he did the research and incorporated the culture from actual people.

[@Echolyris212]

Very true. He could have gone all Hollywood but chose to do it the right way. It worked. All these years we still watch and love this movie.

[@travismiles5885]

This is one of the few movies I can watch over and over.

[@jaycee4504]

Foreal .. anytime . Like blood sport lol

[@davidsanders6020]

“She looks a little bow-legged to me Al!”

[@chrisrodriguez4602]

Same here

[@brandontsosie6494]

I detect no lie

[@csick11]

You said same thing about titanic. Which one is it?

[@Take-u6f]

I just gained a new level of appreciation for this movie. The director went above and beyond to create this masterpiece.

[@fogtown3027]

The movie that will never get old

[@michaelarchangel1514]

Never

[@marvinbrando722]

It is old now. It cant be the same because Mexican Americans are the mayority in LA and California

[@marvinbrando722]

New generation are totally differents.

[@ricochasinpape8632]

@@marvinbrando722 it might be old but not forgotten🤷‍♂️💯and yh dis generation way more reckless now😂

[@marcelurban4120]

Facts

[@jocelinem2421]

When the director mentioned how there were only 8 actors in the prison and the rest were the prisoners I really was shocked they really tried to do step out boundaries for this film wow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@adrianmondragon7096]

Shits bulllshit there’s way more actors in this movie playing as inmates. Ima movie head, so Iknow my actors lol there’s literally more than 10 actors playing as inmates, not sure why they said 8 people.

[@banderas2000]

@@adrianmondragon7096 maybe in that scene in the chow hall. ask danny trejo he knows how many ppl were really there. its also in his book. TREJO. i was in county with a guy who played as a background actor for a scene and he was payed. i believe there were alot more real inmates then actors.

[@Jrwsh-d3k]

@@adrianmondragon7096it was really filmed in San Quentin and those all were real inmates other than the obvious actors

[@richlord5819]

You give movie head??? 😂 great!!! Thanks for telling everyone.

[@CazadoresRob]

@@adrianmondragon7096there are interviews with Popeye, montana and cruzito today, they all corroborate they are mostly inmates. And they all got payed and and volunteered to be in the movie as extras. At one point the inmates went on strike in the middle of filming because they wanted to eat food that the real actors were eating. They won and were fed the dame food. This was told by the actor that portrayed popeye.

[@831farmeros2]

Almost 30 yrs of watching this movie and I still love it! 👍🏻

[@ohwell14]

Straight 4rm the central coast 😤✔💯

[@shadynasty6393]

I’m 113th like 113%

[@torypuente4395]

Me too

[@ahuramazda980]

Vatos Locos Forever Homes

[@ghostdogzx-1474]

Such a perfect film. It never gets old.

[@israel2512]

I lost count on how many times I watched this movie. One of my favorites of all times.

[@salrios3720]

This movie is finally getting the recognition it deserves

[@getmoney8751]

This is actually old behind the scenes footage. I wish it was current behind the scenes

[@jhonny9180]

After 30 years SMH

[@DelaHorror]

Yea never understood why this movie was a flop when it came out

[@libertyforall5764]

​@@LilXancheX🤣😂Fuc* Spider Man movies and anything similar. Anyone who likes Spiderman and similar movies might as well watch Power Rangers .🤣😂

[@stalkerstomper3304]

​@@LilXancheXSpider-Man movies? My friend, you can't be serious in comparing these. The superhero movies are poorly written, worse acted, cgi pieces of trash compared to these cult classics. Your argument was perfect if it was about the poor reception that a movie like Scarface with AL Pacino got, compared to it's huge acceptance of becoming a modern day classic. The superhero movies, especially Spider-Man, were too well received and got undue popularity simply because of too many fictional superhero fanboys. The same as Star Trek and Star Wars. These were poorly made movies with the exception of maybe the first one or two movies within their series.

[@Ohbe-Uno]

Sangre por Sangre, American Me, and Boulevard Nights will always be some of the most classic films ever produced.

[@alessandroromero5693]

Neta que si homes

[@mr.cookie7308]

Top 10 most iconic film of the 90's. The Oscars are trash w/o this masterpiece!

[@oscarmoreno1415]

This movie is one of the best movies ever made in history. Doesn't matter if it didnt top the box office or get as much recognition. Everything about this movie is real and it's amazing how good it came out. The acting is so genuine like deadass. Usually in older movies or any movies that have story lines like these you can see certain flaws that make it apart from real life but man these actors played their roles so fucken well and the emotions showed. Some of them actually lived it too so that made it more genuine. It's also a very different perspective when you did grow up in LA and actually lived around this environment and lifestyle. It's a film that just will never get old it's almost like reliving my life in a way makes it more meaningful to watch

[@kirrus4781]

This movie nvr got the credit it deserved. True masterpiece 💯

[@manuelmedrano6819]

Every mexican gave it the credit it deserved bro. 😎

[@Broncofan52]

My buddy showed me this movie back in 94 when we were 14, we loved it. This and Boyz in the Hood had all us suburbin white boys pretending to be little gangsters. Great film.

[@Inaworldoflove]

Basically a comedy to me with the dialogue.

[@Basedapple]

​@@Inaworldoflovein some parts, but it had it's real moments too.

[@bobbybrandnew3277]

No matter what race you are, this movie is a great one and can't recommend enough. Masterpiece.

[@kdr129]

Agreed, being white, you could put any race and culture into this story, and would be just as good as it already is. It's the humanity behind it all I enjoy. Be well my friend.

[@lalosalamanca8574]

I am black it's my favorite movie ever

[@luisalmeida3202]

More popular than American Me.

[@bobbybrandnew3277]

@luisalmeida3202 I couldn't say. Good question though! I feel there's no one w/o the other. I grew up watching both as a kid n blood in blood out wins but again. Feel like There is a method to the madness.

[@conceptc4105]

I never get bored of this movie. Always recommend it to those who haven't seen it. I tell them yeah its 3hrs long but itll keep you hooked

[@bigpower7777]

Wow!!! Seeing it through the eyes of the director really speaks truth to it all and it gives the film a lot more meaning. 👏🏽 mad respect!

[@GunninRebel55]

One of the greatest motion pictures in the history of film…. any genre. Crazy it will turn 30 next year. I’d love to see this movie honored with a 30 yr anniversary limited theatrical release. I’d take a few friends & family and go see it no question.

[@LoveKeepsGiving]

Dude! That would be epic.

[@GunninRebel55]

@@LoveKeepsGiving Definitely! Might be something to consider for a (grown up) movies in the park event this summer.

[@sin-x4887]

Every Mexican American kid grew up watching this movie I promise

[@Theory52]

Correct. I was an 11 year old watching for the first time in 1995. A 5th grader growing up in the South East Los Angeles area. Already a hip hop head at that time, that had a lowrider bike and built lowrider model cars.

[@russeljosephbrass]

It was popular in 🇨🇦 too one my all time faves for sure

[@Onforfhfr]

Yes, this and stand and deliver, we watched it in school

[@ericaragon7780]

Facts 💯

[@Marcianito100PorCientoReal]

I’m a Mexican from Mexico and I love this movie too.

[@jo1995able]

30 years later this film is still awesome!

[@Theideaman]

This movie will forever be a timeless classic!

[@ricardovillegas5387]

I'm 27 and own a boxing gym where I train a bunch of young Latinos here in Houston. All of us, from the young middle schoolers today that remind me of myself back then, still know this movie word for word. It's crazy how much it hits home for a lot of us. Vatos Locos forever

[@YABUKIJOE2077]

You’re doing a very good thing for those kids coach.

[@rubenvillanueva1053]

I grew up in Tyler, TX, had a cousin who used to stay off 59&OST i think it was. Lotta love for htwon🤘🤘🤘...I left the BS behind and now work as an ICU pharmacist here in Albuquerque. Holler at me if you ever want some one to come out and talk to your youngins✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@ricardovillegas5387]

@@YABUKIJOE2077 thank you sir

[@ricardovillegas5387]

@@rubenvillanueva1053 🙏🙏

[@GV-du3fi]

@@ricardovillegas5387what is your gym called brother that’s dope

[@marcoadan1]

"It's about Family." Duh! This film is the epitome of Familia. I especially love how Paco at the end tries to remind Miklo about that fact..."You slept in my room, you wore my fucking clothes!" I don't know why, but that hits hard. Benjamin Bratt was a Beast in this film. They all need recognition for their acting.

[@travismiles5885]

I wish Benjamin was more involved with the fan base with the meet and greets and things like that. I got to meet Damian Chapa in September when he came to my town.

[@marcoadan1]

@@travismiles5885 I'm born and raised in San Antonio, Tx. I believe Jesse Borrego(Cruz) is a native from here. I've had plenty of opportunities to meet him at local theatre functions but I guess I never found the time. Would've liked to meet Damian as well.

[@Drilla81]

Chale, We always thought of this film as a comedy!!!! And it is still to this day we quote it and laugh hysterically. American Me was a way more serious real depiction about gang life here in Sur Califas, Mi Familia (My family) is obviously the one that resonates more with family!!!! Except for the scene with Cruzito's lil brother this is funny ass movie! 😂

[@mcnalga]

@@Drilla81yea genuinely enjoy this movie but it’s over the top and cheesy at time in which I don’t think it was intentionally made for it to be funny lol

[@bidenisgarbage9428]

@@Drilla81 when is the last time you watched it?

[@davesolomon5397]

The film & actors deserved grammys as well many accolades! Absolutely incredible and very accurate! No wonder why this film has a special place in May peoples hearts!

[@xsk333]

Yes they had great actors I recently just found out tuco from breaking bad was in this movie

[@RJSAMCRO]

I cant tell you how many times I have watched it, and each time I love it more. Truly one of the most interesting and dynamic films ever made

[@jasonsanchez941]

Living that life was dumb, but I lived it, In and out of prison most of my life, this movie reminds me of so much of myself. Masterpiece….

[@douglasgrossman6200]

This is truly a phenominal film. I don't know how may times I have watched it. The acting, the writing, the sceneary are all SUPERB! It juat now occurs to me that to date it has not received the recognition it desereves. It is brilliant and should be remembered as a classic!!

[@josegarza7719]

It is a classic. Probably the best gang movie ever.

[@Vick1474]

One of the best story telling movies.... and just blew My Mind. Did not know the extras were actually doing time. Made Me like this movie that much more

[@agu_dior]

makes me appreciate the film more knowing how passionate the crew behind it was

[@timpopal7714]

This movie always gives me Nostalgic vibes of the good old days and how I miss those days growing up and watching this movie always takes me back

[@lunhing5308]

Whoever lined his beard up deserves a raise 😂😂

[@Adhdphilosophy]

Hahahahaha

[@AnonURnot]

Whose?

[@TJY2K]

@@AnonURnot the directors

[@francism.4525]

Had to be a Chicano. 😂😂

[@atomictdog1558]

Yeah I was thinking the same, that's a clean ass beard.

[@alejandramendez9163]

I was 20 years old when this movie came out...the drive in was PACKED to see it...the lines extended into the freeway...I was fortunate to b there...now, my kids LOVE this movie...we quote the lines whenever we speak😆

[@raymondgutierrez7849]

What a prolific film. I've watched this movie since I was a baby and each decade it shows me something new. I feel like these people are my family, it's a very intense movie that is almost too real. Bravo for real. This man really did something with this movie what an artist.

[@taylorl7368]

First time seeing behind the scenes. Had this movie on video tape. Seen it a dozen times. Just in case u didn’t notice Mr. Baca appears in some of the scenes in the movie. The art in this movie was well captured. The director. The cast. The back ground is as reel as a movie gets!! Classic for sure. Thank you very much

[@lesaatuatasi6267]

Man, still remember watching this when it first come out!! I was appalled. What a classic and still is one of my Favorites!!

[@Hey-g7d3f]

This film is unique and a lot of people can relate to this movie one way or the other… that’s what’s so special about it! Great movie and there will never be another one like it.

[@slyonme]

I Didn't know that homey Jimmy Santiago was the writer,now i understand why the movie felt so real

[@xuansanter111]

I wondered the same till I looked it up. The script is solid.

[@christysmith697]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrkilo-g8794]

They stole his script for American Me

[@roderickstockdale1678]

@@mrkilo-g8794American Me had one of the SAME scriptwriters! He made two different versions for each film.

[@TheSlayer71782]

Watched this movie 100s of times since its release and I was pleasantly surprised about the director and his passion of the Latino community. The fact that he grew up and ate at Hispanic houses showed up on film 🎥 . He nailed a lot of what goes on behind the scenes in our culture. Loved the movie and this video, thanks.

[@ahuramazda980]

This gives me chills/goosebumps and makes me want to cry for some reason. I was raised watching this film. This is the first time I have seen this behind the scenes footage. Thank you for the upload. VLS Forever!

[@spaea2062]

This film is a straight up masterpiece. I've seen it numerous times since I first watched it in 2005 and I still watch it in 2022 and onwards.

[@odigomez1787]

Don’t think these guys knew at the time they were creating a masterpiece. Paco visiting miklo at the hospital and miklo says “you don’t exist for me anymore” …gets me everytime.

[@gmobb4773]

My LEGS 😂

[@flamitaz]

Lol. I always use that line when someone makes me mad, like fuks up, "you are dead to me. LIKE JUANITO!" 😂

[@mykten187]

Just rewatched this movie yesterday 😂. So much emotion and talent by all actors. I am sure the bond I have with my family and friends derived from watching this movie religiously.

[@BreakingBadGarage]

This behind the scenes should have been longer, so dope when you look at it this way after 25+ yrs.... Definitely a classic how the story was told, Vatos Locos For Ever Ese!

[@tuitasi700]

I’m a Samoan Crip gang member from Compton California and me and my homies use to watch this and word for word mimic the whole movie 💯 this is definitely a classic 💯💙

[@Wagner555]

Who do you want to be like in this movie?

[@deafbyhiphop]

This movie is a masterpiece. Jimmy Baca and Taylor Hackford were geniuses

[@strauqq1]

Such a well written, well directed and well casted movie. You can feel the passion and intensity of it for 3 whole hours.

[@robertsalazar4672]

Jimmy Santiago is the main reason for this movie it was about his past. Jimmy Santiago is the guy who is Montanas cell mate.

[@thomassalas5191]

Christmas time!

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

@@thomassalas5191 la virgensita de guadalupe 🤣🤣

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

Benjamin Pratt's best performance still to this day...such a classic and moving movie. Easily better than American Me , and Mi vida loca

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

@@bull419 you're out of touch with that statement. Everyone knows American Me is not the better movie. 😆🤣🤷🏽‍♂️

[@numerouno3521]

American me looked like a B Rated HBO movie compared ro bound by honor HAHAHAAHHA@@bull419

[@D33Lux]

NGL, American me and Mi vida loca were great too, so I love all 3 movies for the fact that they exist and the people behind the movies took the time to make them. Also surprised the director was involved with La Bamba, another amazing movie.

[@flamitaz]

Whoa bro. Let's not get hysterical here. Yes. It was really good. But better than American me, no. Let's just leave it at that. American me is more realistic. Living that life, rarely does it have a happy ending.

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

@@flamitaz LMAO You can count the thumbs up in my replyv versus to the last person who held your option. Let's just leave it at that.

[@gemininosaga]

I think Dominic Toretto watched this movie a thousand times to understand what family meant

[@chrisrodriguez4602]

Lol thats funny

[@KickinIt82c]

Lm😂😂😂😂

[@francisishere9871]

Why did u have to ruin this with a dumb fuqn comment?

[@BellicIV]

Miklo Velka will the the next villain in Fast 11

[@tobe1207]

He probably really liked Mi Famillia

[@CeniteSoundEnt]

One of the best movies of my lifetime. This behind the scene look made it even greater to me.

[@ArroyoVideo]

The score alone was incredible. Films today don't make me feel it like this one.

[@roderickstockdale1678]

By the composer of ROCKY!

[@ArroyoVideo]

@@roderickstockdale1678 That makes sense. I'll have to look into this composer 👍

[@ideasthatmakesense]

Memorized the entire movie. I probably watched it over a 100 times. The story is great and the ending scene ties it all together so awesome.

[@ThaRealBummyDavis]

Such a classic. I wish it was on streaming service

[@edgar_leon1790]

It is

[@nelmor29]

It's on KZbin for free

[@luciolynx5443]

@@nelmor29 yup, remastered too 👍

[@qna95B]

this is a great film. i watched it for the first time in grade 8 at a sleepover at my friends house. alot of the things went over my head, it was only years later as an adult I really appreciated what an amazing film it is. it truly stands up there as one of the best of all times.

[@sl-lin0bi529]

Knowing this makes it even more special! No wonder I fell in love w movies at a young age

[@hellamodest]

Man, just the thought of shooting in one of the toughest prisons, knowing that there is no security if anything goes sideways, makes this movie so much better

[@jarrheadja1522]

There's nothing scary about prison only if you let it

[@LilXancheX]

Imagine the actors getting beat up or murdered In there cuz of a movie 😂

[@RurouniMonster]

@@LilXancheXif that happens it will be in camera, so the evidence will be there.

[@lilianaS03.]

I have watched this movie so many times. Every time I cry. It has so many emotional deep scenes.

[@sergiop5914]

Every year or so, for the past 15 years I watch this movie and somehow it surprises me over and over again, without a doubt top 3 movies of all time for me.

[@jesuslopez4113]

I just watched the entire movie today on my flight!!! It never gets old!!

[@MrBojo-jv4qq]

Love this movie. Very emotional as the director says. You can really deeply feel the emotion, and the story is catchy from beginning to end. Real life.

[@solid_fire9388]

this movie is a masterpiece

[@City559]

Man I love this movie. I’ve seen it at least 100 times. Classic.

[@ssilva005]

This movie is a masterpiece and thank you for bringing this to us

[@kachextrememetal5130]

Thank you Taylor, and EVERYBODY involved in the making of this movie. This movie, is just different, and I have seen A LOT of films. It really is a great movie, and it shows everything, not just the usual. Very sincere, real stuff.

[@crystalv7114]

Beautifully said Beautifully written and beautifully presented...a masterpiece of Chicano history

[@DawonPolk]

NEVeR gets OLD, this movie has a lot of Heart, Passion, and Character!!.. This movie really resonates with me on a DEEP intimate level 🙏🏾🙌🏿💪🏿🤞🏿🖤

[@Eduardo-bz1rk]

one of the greatest films of all time. This movie never gets old

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

One of the most underrated movies in any genre of all time.

[@charlieconley7150]

This movie is an absolute masterpiece. Even in 2022.

[@gilbertos1984]

I just finished watching in 2024. Love it. Been watching it since about 30 years ago

[@opena1759]

Underrated film. Powerful story.

[@thomassalas5191]

Why is it underrated?

[@Enigma_408]

@@thomassalas5191 not many people know it it’s not mainstream

[@thomassalas5191]

@@Enigma_408 its not???! Everyone I know knows about it

[@Enigma_408]

@@thomassalas5191 American me is mainstream the average person knows it if u ask a random person on the street, blood in blood out isn’t like that

[@roderickstockdale1678]

@@Enigma_408yeah I once knew an older guy who knew of American Me but didn’t know of Blood In Blood Out!

[@r_aguilar68]

One of my all-time favorite movies. Set the standard and raised the bar high for this genre of movies. I haven't seen a movie that tops this yet.

[@1ito850]

Still love this move! 💯🤙🏼 And for years we have all waited for a part two!!! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@glenngalutera6199]

One of my favorite movies of all time

[@stackinit]

my favorite movie honestly, I’ll never get tired of it

[@judiceat-large7716]

This flick is solid gold! 90's gold!

[@jmensah7597]

One of the best films to come out of the 90s a hard hitting real gritty film incredibly dynamic will watch this movie at least 3 times a year

[@romanmontesdeocarmdo]

This movie is a straight up classic. I’ve watched it thousands of times

[@MagikFingers420]

Ive seen 4 movies in my lifetime where i didnt have a clue of what i was about to watch and then was completely blown away. ET Back to the Future Blood In Blood Out Matrix

[@sgb143phd5]

The music. The writing. The actors. Everything in this movie came together perfectly. My all time favorite. Nothing better.

[@b-rye428]

Love this movie. I read Jimmy's book "working in the dark." Great read. Jimmy S. Baca sigue la lucha!

[@JaredAgerton]

One of my all time favs. So many quoted lines in this movie!

[@jasonlamarca4373]

I love this movie, and seeing this made me respect the story even more 🙏

[@TheDarkOne805]

MR Taylor hackford born and raised in SANTA BARBARA CA I send you so much love , many more years of life and a big thank you on behalf of all the rasas who grew up watching this amazing movie ❤

[@elchulo13agt]

There will never be another film like this one A TRUE CLASSIC

[@damonzielinski5621]

I literally watch this movie every day at work on KZbin. It's one of the greatest ever

[@thezaira2861]

Wow increíble la historia detrás de una de las mejores o la mejor película que interpreta el estilo o la cultura Chicana 🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@franciscomacias9603]

Ive watched this movie with my cousin and his friends back in high school. Never got tired of it, it certainly has been a long time since ive watched it

[@323sgalvan]

Still love this movie as much as I did the very first time I saw it!!!! 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@rafaellizaola3501]

This is my favorite movie of all times, seen it like 30 times since i was about 9 years old, never gets old..

[@TheJCVD1987]

One of the greatest movie of all times, period. Thanks for uploading this.

[@lincoln2324]

I was 3 years old when this movie came out but I became aware of it when I was 15. Since then it's one of my favourites

[@RosaMartinez-be1qq]

This is one of my favorite movies! I can watch this movie over and over. Shooting in the prison where there were only 8 actors and the rest inmates is cool but scary. Im glad everything went smoothly though. *Bound by Honor*

[@williamshepard2020]

I've watched it a hundred times. It rocked

[@thejudge7737]

He should have At least been nominated for a Oscar for this film

[@gguerreroo]

It should have won

[@auroramothergoddess]

Y’all know they hate us Mexicans they would never give us any type of recognition

[@thejudge7737]

@@auroramothergoddess Amen

[@1Staggs]

I don't even know how many times i've watched this movie, definately one of my favorites and i still watch it from time to time after 30 years. True classic !!

[@1nfamousme210]

Timeless. This film is truly timeless and I hope future generations have the privilege to watch and appreciate this piece. It’s such an important film. I wish this documentary was longer.

[@theduranman]

It was powerful watching as a young teen, and still to this day sharing it with my sons.

[@HighMito317]

This movie will always be a classic for me.