TV Program: Independent Lens: Companeras

This film is a profile of America's first all-female mariachi band – Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. This 12-member group has taken on a male-dominated musical tradition and expanded the popularity of mariachi music. Combining performances with behind-the-scenes drama, "Companeras" reveals the intense, passionate world of female mariachi.

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