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The Aftermath

posted 19 years ago by rigrinder
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How much input did Mr. Olmos receive from the "gang" itself. Were they satisfied with the actual protrayal or were they upset about it?

[–] Quartey 19 years ago

No, they were pissed off, especially about the rape scene. Some of the actors were killed ordered by the real La Eme. One of La Eme leader, Joe Morgan(JD character) put a hit on the Director, James Olmos. Olmos feared for his life, so he got a permit for a handgun to protect himself. Rent the DVD, watch the extras about the EAST L.A. GANG GRANDE HAZARD.

[–] bmks 19 years ago

Here is a link that gives some info:

http://www.geocities.com/OrganizedCrimeSyndicates/MexicanMafiaPrisonGang.html

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[–] yousafyunes 19 years ago

Who were the actors that were specifically killed?

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[–] bmks 18 years ago

I don't know that any actors were killed, but it was technical advisors and such. I don't have the list with me, but when I find it, I will post it.

Bonnie

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[–] tommykins-1 18 years ago

According to the LA Times (not exactly a great source), Olmos himself was targeted by the gang because the movie suggested that a leader (Olmos' character) of la Eme could consider leaving the gang. That was the unforgiveable sin.

Eventually they gave it up (the death sentence).

"Stupidity got us into this mess, why can't it get us out?" - Will Rogers