
Along with spotlighting the band’s tireless journey, the film explores the unique coming of age experiences of these young individuals growing up in a US border city while embracing their Mexican-American identity and strengthening a core part of Mexican heritage Mariachi music.

Going Varsity in Mariachi, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival this year, documents the journey of Edinburg North’s Mariachi Oro 2021-2022 team, a talented group of Texas high school students competing to win the title of the state’s best mariachi band. Image Source: Going Varsity in Mariachi Still. Bringing the heart of mariachi to the big screen: Editing Going Varsity in Mariachi with Daniela Quiroz using Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Frame.io
