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Directed by: Eva Longoria
Starring: Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Emilio Rivera, Vanessa Martinez, Dennis Haysbert, Tony Shalhoub
Runtime: 99 min
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Flamin' Hot is a biographical film about Richard Montañez, a Frito Lay janitor who created Flamin' Hot Cheetos. It matters because it tells the story of a Mexican American's impact on the food industry1.
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synopsis — The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
credit — Directed by Eva Longoria.
Synopsis
The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
