''Crossover Dreams'' is a 1985 film directed by Leon Ichaso. The film follows salsa singer Rudy Veloz (played by musician Rubén Blades) on his rise to fame as he tries to break into the mainstream music scene. The film mostly takes place in Spanish Harlem,

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. This was the first major feature film role for Rubén Blades. Roger Ebert praised Blades' performance: "The story isn't new, but it sure does wear well. Maybe that's because Blades is such an engaging performer, playing a character who is earnest and sincere when he needs to be, but who always maintains a veil over his deepest secrets."
Roger Ebert, "Crossover Dreams," October 7, 1985

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* {{Leon Ichaso 1985 films 1985 comedy-drama films American comedy-drama films Miramax films 1985 comedy films 1985 drama films Films directed by Leon Ichaso 1980s English-language films 1980s American films