Los Lonely Boys documentary worth an ovation
by Lynne Margolis

When Hector Galán set out to make "Los Lonely Boys: Cottonfields and Crossroads" in 2002, he had no idea that his story of three musical brothers from San Angelo would turn into a classic rags-to-riches tale — a tale that led to a near-perfect conclusion for a music documentary: one Grammy Award win and 2 million albums sold. When Galán, who shares the band's hometown, started filming, guitarist Henry, bassist JoJo and drummer Ringo Garza were just getting introduced to Austin, playing tiny venues such as the Saxon Pub and Stubb's basement. Read the full review/movies/reviews/C/cottonfieldsandcrossroads/ajc.html">Read the full review

TO SUM UP
Determined to fulfill their father's dream, three Mexican American brothers from West Texas rock their way out of poverty. Los Lonely Boys' journey takes them from a tough childhood of playing cantinas and honky tonks to the top of the music industry.

FILM FACTS ...
Concho River Films
'Los Lonely Boys: Cottonfields and Crossroads'

Director: Hector Galán
Starring: Henry Garza, Jojo Garza, Ringo Garza
Run time: 89 minutes
Release date: March 17, 2006
Rating: Rated PG for mild language and some thematic elements.

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Austin American-Statesman: 4 of 5 stars
"With an insider's understanding of the culture that spawned these blues-playing Chicano boys, Galán delivers a clear-eyed vision of where they came from."


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