La Bamba: Criterion Collection

ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)

• 2K RESTORATION, approved by director Luis Valdez, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
• Luis Valdez - in this exclusive new program, director Luis Valdez discusses his background, his passion for cinema, and the conception and production of La Bamba. The program was produced for Criterion in 2023. In English, not subtitled. (28 min).
• Two Audio Commentaries - Most of the information pertains to the production history of the film and Ritchie Valens' tragically short life. In English, not subtitled.
  
• 1. Audio commentary with Producers Taylor Hackford and Daniel Valdez. Recorded in 1998.
• 2. Audio commentary with Director, Producer and Cast members. Recorded in 1998.
• Trailer - original U.S. trailer for La Bamba. Restored. In English, not subtitled. (2 min).
• The Director's Chair - in this archival program, Robert Rodriguez and Luis Valdez discuss cinema as an art and business. A portion of the program is dedicated to the production -- and specifically the casting choices -- of La Bamba. The program was produced in 2015 for the El Rey Network. In English, not subtitled. (43 min).
• Remembering Ritchie - this archival program focuses on the production history of La Bamba and Ritchie Valens' small but lasting legacy. Included in it are comments from Luis Valdez, Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, producer Taylor Hackford, members of Los Lobos and Carlos Santana, amongst others. The program was produced in 1987. In English, not subtitled. (21 min).
• Audition Tapes - presented here are select audition tapes from 1986. In English, not subtitled.
• 1. Lou Diamond Phillips and Esai Morales. (14 min).
• 2. Elizabeth Pena and Rosana Desoto. (7 min).
  
• Leaflet - an illustrated leaflet featuring an essay by critic Yolanda Machado as well as technical credits.