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The Legend of MexMan

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This Partner Label release is distributed through Vinegar Syndrome's sister company OCN Distribution. Vinegar Syndrome had no part in, nor are responsible for, the restoration, extras, quality control or any content(s) of this release. We hope you enjoy our growing roster of Partner Labels and the expertise and curation brought to each release by their dedicated staff!

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This special limited edition slipcover is limited to 500 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Dekanalog is a film and soundtrack distribution company dedicated to the release of the most unique filmmaking voices and musical scores from around the world. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

Working out of an abandoned hangar at a small regional airport in East Los Angeles, Germán Alonso surrounds himself in a Gilliam-esque fantasy world, expressing his vision the only way he knows how: making phantasmagorical films with help from his friends, family and hundreds of handmade puppets.   

But when a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes along to adapt a feature-length version of his college thesis film, about a Mexican immigrant-turned-cyborg named “MexMan” — Alonso’s own superpowers begin to strain, as creative conflicts emerge with his producers and an old crush reappears.

Welcome to THE LEGEND OF MEXMAN, the (almost) unbelievable outsider-turned-hero tale that Film Threat calls “One of the great stand-up-and-cheer underdog sagas of all time.”

directed by: Josh Polon
starring: Germán Alonso, Tyler Soper, Ben Soper, Jonathan Sims, Moctesuma Esparza and José Manuel Alonso
2023 / 89 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1, 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Audio commentary with Director Josh Polon and Germán Alonso moderated by Dekanalog’s Elijah Drenner
  • Deleted Scenes
  • A Selection of Short Films by Germán Alonso
  • Animation Tests
  • 2018 Slamdance Q&A
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Essay by Alex Lei
  • English SDH subtitles

 

Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 8 reviews.

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Fun, Different Kind Of Movie

"I tend to gravitate towards foreign films, and this one had a really cool slipcover and looked interesting. It is a fun watch and a very unique Mexican flick! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"

Paul K. (5/5)

Damn that was a touching

"Damn that was a touching and funny. Kinda had American Movie vibes throughout. German Alonso is my spirit animal. Great release and I really enjoyed the 8 short films."

Bryan K. (5/5)

Interesting story of a tortured

"Interesting story of a tortured artist. Aren't they all. . ."

Matthew T. (4/5)

Very Interesting

"This is a slight, but very engaging flick."

Charles A. (4/5)

compelling

"entertaining and compelling"

Mark S. (5/5)

"Watched this twice. After watching once. I thought about it into the next day. And had to watch again. This may be one I revisit regularly."

Dennis (5/5)

Hh

"Hh"

Juha V. (5/5)

Good movie

"Good movie"

raymond l. (5/5)

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