NHMC Visionary Alliance member Eva Longoria makes her directorial debut with Flamin’ Hot

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Searchlight Pictures Presents: Flamin’ Hot

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The trailer for Flamin’ Hot is out and it’s sizzling! The film tells the story of Richard Montañez and how the Frito Lay spicy snack that changed the country came to be.

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The film will be released for streaming on Hulu and Disney+ starting June 9th.

If you are interested in attending a complimentary
pre-screening of the film this weekend in
Santa Fe, New Mexico, or Houston, Texas click the link below.

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