Inducted into the National Film Registry, Chulas fronteras showcases some of the most acclaimed and foundational Norteño musicians of the Texas–Mexico border, with legends such as Flaco Jiménez, Narciso Martínez, and Lydia Mendoza speaking on (and singing of) Tejano life, love, and passion. Whether in big-city dance halls, border-town cantinas, packed community centers, or intimate family gatherings, Les Blank’s camera insightfully seeks out not only the stars on stage, but also the “ordinary” people in the crowd, dancing and living along the “beautiful borders.”