- HD 1080
- Runtime: 125m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: United States of America
- Director: Edward James Olmos
- Stars: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez, Steve Wilcox
- keywords: prison, juvenile prison, jail, east los angeles, hood, gang, racism, mexican american, lowrider
- Production_studio: YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
- Slogan: In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
- The American Me is featured in the top rankings of 1992
- #19 in Top Drama Movies of 1992
- #6 in Top Crime Movies of 1992
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
