Is spare parts a true story?

Although Spare Parts was based on real life events surrounding the formation and competition of a group of high school kids, there were creative liberties taken by the filmmakers in order to complete the story.

What was the name of the robot in spare parts?

Stinky the Robot
The four students—Oscar, Luis, Lorenzo, and Cristian—name their robot “Stinky,” and Stinky both represents the boys as underdogs and becomes a symbol of the ability for underdogs to overcome adverse odds.

What is the movie Spare Parts about?

With the help of their high school’s newest teacher (George Lopez), four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set their sights on a national robotics contest. With $800 and parts scavenged from old cars, they build a robot and compete against reigning champion MIT. Along the way, the students learn not only how to build a robot but something far more important: how to forge bonds that will last a lifetime.Spare Parts / Film synopsis

Where was the movie spare parts filmed?

New Mexico
A book-length version of the original article was released under the title “Spare Parts” last month. It seemed fitting that the first audience to see the movie, on Jan. 6, would be students from Carl Hayden. Though the movie was filmed in New Mexico, the first shots were of Phoenix.

Where is Luis Aranda now?

Luis Aranda Aranda was a US citizen when the group won the contest; today he runs a catering company with Santillan and works as janitorial supervisor for the courts in Phoenix.

Where is Lorenzo Santillan now?

Phoenix
Now, one of those students, Lorenzo Santillan, is making a name for himself in another realm: cooking. He’s opened a food truck in Phoenix called “Ni de aqui, ni de alla,” which translates to “neither here nor there.” And, he’s determined to make his mark even as his status in this country remains up in the air.

What did Lorenzo do in spare parts?

Lorenzo goes through elementary school and high school largely looking for a group of people to which he can belong. He has an odd-shaped head and grows a long mullet, which leads many students to tease him. He tries to join a gang, and when that fails, he attempts to join the marching band.

Why do the books get locked up spare parts?

textbooks are locked up so that the students won’t steal them. what competition does oscar want to enter?

Who was spare parts based on?

Cristian Arcega, one of the Carl Hayden Community High School students who inspired the film “Spare Parts.” He tweets @Cristian_Arcega.

Who is Lorenzo in spare parts?

José Julián
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Where is was Mr Fredi Lajvardi from?

Iran
Fredi grew up as an Iranian immigrant and was often made fun of and even beaten up in high school, particularly during the Iranian revolution and the taking of hostages in the American embassy in Iran.

Who is Lorenzo Santillan in spare parts?