Kuno Becker -- CINCO DE MAYO: LA BATALLA -- “Viva Mexico Libre“ Film Clip

Now these are the real “Iron Men“ of Mexican history. Prepare for CINCO DE MAYO: LA BATALLA. Credit upstart Pantelion Films for its serious efforts to court the Latino box office in North America. This partnership between Mexican media powerhouse Televisa and Hollywood player Lionsgate has had mixed results with its first releases. But 2013 may change all that. After the critical acclaim received by the rap-fueled drama “Filly Brown,“ Pantelion offers up a slice of Spielbergian historical epic with CINCO DE MAYO: LA BATALLA (or “The Battle“ in Spanish.)