The Golden Boy is the definitive documentary unpacking the spectacular myths and painful truths behind the life of Mexican American boxing legend, business magnate, and cultural icon Oscar De La Hoya. The two-part documentary tells the story of a young, Mexican American boy from East LA with a gentle soul whose boxing talent, charismatic good looks, and heartwarming story of winning an Olympic gold medal for his dying mother combined to create the mythic character of “The Golden Boy.”

After the Screening: A conversation with director Fernando Villena, executive producers Mario Lopez, and Oscar De La Hoya.

Fernando Villena