Chulas Fronteras is a 1976 American documentary film which tells the story of the norteño or conjunto music which is played on both sides of the Mexico–Texas border. It was directed by Les Blank. A CD soundtrack of the music played in the film is also available, under the same title. In 1993, this film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". References External links Chulas Fronteras essay by David Wilt at National Film Registry Chulas Fronteras essay by Daniel Eagan in America's Film Legacy: The Authoritative Guide to the Landmark Movies in the National Film Registry, A&C Black, 2010 , pages 735-737 Rotten Tomatoes Official website 1976 films 1976 documentary films American documentary films Documentary films about music and musicians Films directed by Les Blank Regional styles of Mexican music Norteño (music) 1970s Spanish-language films United States National Film Registry films 1970s English-language films 1970s American films