Hector Montaner takes after his father Ricardo Montaner in both good looks and musical ability. After a childhood of studying in Venezuela’s most prestigious conservatories, Montaner relocated in the late ‘90s. "Apariencias" (Appearances) is the title track of his sophomore album release.

In legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer Héctor Lavoe's 1976 hit, "Periódico de Ayer," Hector compares an ex-flame's love to yesterday's news. This is truly "classic" salsa that is known and loved throughout the Spanish speaking world and beyond — a must for any serious student of latin culture.

Héctor Lavoe was a Puerto Rican salsa group and solo singer who lived from September 30, 1946 to June 29, 1993. Among his solo hits were “El Cantante," "Periódico de ayer" and "Bandolera,” which, despite protests from Puerto Rican feminists about its controversial lyrics, enjoyed great success there.

Listen to late Latin salsa singer, Hector Lavoe's signature single, "Mi Gente," from the album La Voz. The hit was recorded in Africa in 1973 with the Fania All Stars.

In this part, writer and journalist Juan Villoro reflects on violence in Mexico, concluding with a message of hope from iconic singer Chavela Vargas.

In this part of the documentary, writer and journalist Juan Villoro offers a reflection on the current state of Mexican society and the need for a new generation of Mexicans to emerge.

With the background sound of the song "Caminante del Mayab" performed by the trio Los Tres Yucatecos, this part of the documentary offers brief reflections on the concept of freedom.

After some interesting reflections on the way we approach our daily life, artist Adanowsky goes into the Mexico City subway to perform one of the most memorable songs from this documentary. Enjoy it!

With this video begins a series of reflections and melodies dedicated to one of the most important themes discussed in the documentary. Listen carefully to the words of the introduction, the testimony of one of the protagonists and the nostalgic melody at the end.

We continue with more music and reflections on Mexican emigration to the United States. In this part, El Haragán and Meme del Real join Los Tucanes de Tijuana to repeat the final message of the song: "So far from God and so close to the United States".

After a brief reflection by Mexican actor Daniel Giménez Cacho on the impact of borders in Mexico, the son jarocho musical group Los Cojolites performs one of their musical pieces.

In this part of the documentary we will hear some opinions related to the way the system generates poverty and the meaning that land has for the peasant.

With the nostalgic melody of Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández, this video invites us to reflect on the current environmental crisis.

With this video begins a new section of the documentary dedicated to gender differences. The words of famous Mexican actor Diego Luna serve as a preamble to the music of the group Venado Azul, who performs for us, in the Huichol language, their vibrant Cumbia cusinela.

In this part of the documentary, Mexican DJ and producer Camilo Lara takes us to Mexico City with the notes of his electronic music, also giving us an explosive fusion with the horns of Banda Agua Caliente and the Cumbia Cusinela by the group Venado Azul.