La Bamba

Ritchie Valens, a 16-year-old Mexican-American boy, dreams of becoming a rockstar despite his family's poverty and his own aviophobia. After being discovered by Bob Keane, the owner of Del-Fi Records, Ritchie becomes an overnight sensation with hits like "Come On, Let's Go" and "Donna." His relationship with Donna suffers due to her father's disapproval, but he continues to write songs inspired by her. Ritchie's fame grows, but he struggles with his personal demons and the pressures of fame. He finds solace in a traditional Mexican folk song called "La Bamba," which becomes a hit for him. Despite his success, Ritchie faces tragedy when he dies in a plane crash at the age of 17, alongside Buddy Holly and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.

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La Bamba was released in theaters on July 24, 1987.