REVIEWS

“Pure fun” – Roger Ebert

“Mariachi High hits all the right notes: An underdog school district, a dedicated teacher, fiercely talented and determined students, and character-defining setbacks that raise the stakes for those ‘exhilarating off the charts’ moments of truth.” – RogerEbert.com

“Folk art and hope in phrases of music. ‘Glee’ without the contrivance … celebratory and inspirational … the accomplishment and electricity with which the violinists of Mariachi Halcon strike up a tune offers even more of a thrill!” – The New York Times

“Restoring hope in America’s teenagers: Mariachi High lauds education beyond the notes… the PBS documentary unearths how cultural arts education is inspiring youth to stay on the right path and to pursue big dreams.” – Houston Culture Map

“High School Mariachi Inspires Documentary” – Huffington Post

“Captures the magical dynamic of this talented group.” – NBC Latino

“A gem of a documentary… truly gripping!” – Salt Lake City Desert News

“The sweet sounds of Mariachi High.” – Houston Press

“Heartwarming” – Texas Monthly

“Gorgeously shot … a story of love of music, heartbreak, and hope.” — San Antonio Current

“Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at the Naval Observatory.” – White House Blog

“PBS’ first-rate documentary is more than merely entertaining – it is instructive about the tenacity it takes to follow one’s dreams.  The teenagers we meet prove that we do have great kids in this country … The directors and producers are to be congratulated on making it so entertaining and fun as well as suspenseful.” – Latin Heat Magazine

“The toe-tapping and spirit-stirring documentary Mariachi High … offers an unrivaled glimpse at how music traditions continue to shape young lives.” – Westword