Storyline
Their individual careers soared in the 1940s thru the 1970s. All of these women once hailed from San Antonio's Westside barrio. Time had almost forgotten them. And now that these "tesoros" or treasures have been rediscovered, these magnificent women are telling amazing stories. Las Tesoros de San Antonio - "A Westside Story". Examines the personal toll and legacy of four South Texas singers of yesteryear. Rita "La Calandria" Vidaurri, Blanquita Rodriguez "Blanca Rosa", Beatriz "La Paloma del Norte" Llamas, and Anita Janet Cortez "La Perla Tapatia" Through their stories and music the audience learns how these women began their careers in a male dominate industry to become successful singer/performers nationally and internationally. As well as their personal tragedies that lead to retirement and then to their present day musical resurgence.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Blanquita Rodriguez
Blanca Rosa
Beatriz Llamas
La Paloma del Norte
Beatriz Llamas
La Calandria
Anita Janet Cortez
Perla Tapatia
Frequently Asked Questions
The runtime of Las Tesoros de San Antonio: A Westside Story is 1h 28m.
Las Tesoros de San Antonio: A Westside Story is a Documentary movie.
Las Tesoros de San Antonio: A Westside Story is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Las Tesoros de San Antonio: A Westside Story was directed by Jorge Sandoval.
The main cast of Las Tesoros de San Antonio: A Westside Story includes Blanquita Rodriguez, Beatriz Llamas, Beatriz Llamas.
Las Tesoros de San Antonio: A Westside Story is originally in English.