Search results
Moctesuma Esparza (born March 12, 1949) is an American producer, entertainment executive, entrepreneur and community activist. He is the chief executive officer of Maya Cinemas, a theater chain servicing to the United States Latino audience.
Moctesuma Esparza is a multi-talented filmmaker who has worked on films such as Selena, The Milagro Beanfield War, and Gods and Generals. He is also the founder of Maya Pictures and a partner at Esparza/Katz Productions.
- January 1, 1
- Producer, Executive, Actor
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Moctesuma Esparza
Sep 5, 1999 · A compact man whose soft voice and plump, delicate hands belie a warrior-like intensity, Esparza has a long history on the civil rights battle lines; as one of the student leaders in the...
- LORENZA MUNOZ
Mar 29, 2006 · Esparza was a student leader who organized the historic walkout of 20,000 Chicano students in East Los Angeles in 1968. He talks about the film, his role, and the relevance of the movement today on Democracy Now!
Esparza is a multi-talented, award-winning filmmaker, producer, and entertainment industry executive. He has received over 100 honors including an Academy Award nomination, an Emmy, a Clio Award, and a Cine Golden Eagle Award.
- March 12, 1949
An award-winning producer, entertainment executive, entrepreneur and community activist, Moctesuma Esparza is well known for his contributions to the movie industry and commitment to creating opportunities for Latinos everywhere.
Apr 26, 2023 · Award-winning producer and community activist Moctesuma Esparza is known for films like “Selena,” “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” and “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez.”
