

“The intimate untold story of the legendary painter, Carlos Almaraz”
Mixing archival footage with interviews, this film celebrates one of Los Angeles's most influential painters and Chicano art activists from the 1970s.

Zack De La Rocha
Self
Lead
Shepard Fairey
Self
Dolores Huerta
Self

Cheech Marin
Self

Edward James Olmos
Self
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Elsa Flores Almaraz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”