Flamin' Hot, a film by Searchlight Pictures, tells the story of a high school
dropout from a struggling Latino family who worked as a janitor at a Southern
California Frito-Lay factory for 10 years.
The film follows the life of Richard Montanez and his rise to become a top
executive at the company. Directed by Eva Longoria, the film is a heartwarming
and inspirational tale of success against all odds,
with a largely Latino cast and crew.
Though there is controversy surrounding who came up with the Flamin' Hot
recipe and brand, the film takes a lighthearted approach and shouldn't be
penalized for possibly playing with some of the facts. Overall, Flamin'
Hot is a classic rags-to-riches story about a dreamer who makes that dream come
true through sheer will and hard work. |