Pistoleros

The bonds of brotherhood, fatherhood and friendships are tested amidst the turmoil of Death, Drugs and Rock N’ Roll.

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Pistoleros is the inspiring true story of brothers Mark and Lawrence Zubia. The two grew up in a large Mexican-American family in Arizona. Musicians from an early age in their father’s Mariachi group, the brothers formed several bands at the forefront of the 1990’s Tempe music scene made famous by Billboard charting artists such as Gin Blossoms and The Refreshments. Despite landing a million dollar major label record deal, Mark and Lawrence’s fortunes were repeatedly tested by alcoholism, suicide and opioid addiction.

Pistoleros explores The Zubia Brothers’ complex relationship through interviews with Lawrence and Mark, family members, doctors, colleagues, bandmates, their record label, journalists and through The Zubia’s incredible song catalog.

Pistoleros is a remarkable documentary personifying strong Latino family bonds, music, faith, and redemption; leading the audience to the powerful conclusion that where there’s breath . . . there’s hope.

LOGLINE

The bonds of brotherhood, fatherhood and friendships are tested amidst the turmoil of Death, Drugs, and Rock N’ Roll.

FILM

Filmed with RED Epic with 6k sensor and shot entirely at 5K wide and Presented in 4K.

MIX

5.1 Surround Sound

RUNTIME

63 Minutes

Distribution Partners

Steven B Esparza

Director, Writer, Producer

Esparza’s debut documentary, Girl On Wave, is internationally distributed and regularly broadcasted across DirectTV, and numerous premium streaming outlets. His cinematography skills have also been utilized in the Fast & Furious film franchise.

Jimmy Gadd

Producer

Gadd is a writer, producer and editor who has served on the editing staffs of such series as Hawkeye, WandaVision, The Mentalist and Dirt. He previously directed the award-winning short film, Bound for Greatness.

Fervor Records

Producers

An American independent record label based in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1989, Fervor Records is now owned and operated by David Hilker and Jeff Freundlich. The catalog includes many Billboard charting songs as well as major label, Hall of Fame, and Grammy Award-winning artists.

Steve Griffen

Music Editor

A 25+ year veteran of the L.A. music scene who has worked in multiple aspects of the industry. He has produced and engineered both score and main titles for television, as well as vocal content for songs performed by David Spade, Debra Messing, Rebel Wilson, and Sean Combs. He also co-wrote, performed, produced and recorded production songs for Hot Tub Time Machine 2 with Craig Robinson.