La Mission (2009 Film): A Story of Family, Identity, and the Mission District

"La Mission" is a 2009 drama film starring Benjamin Bratt, directed by his brother Peter Bratt. Set in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District, it tells the story of Che Rivera, a respected lowrider enthusiast, whose traditional values are challenged when he discovers his studious son, Jesse, is gay. The film explores themes of family, identity, masculinity, and cultural acceptance within the Latino community.