Flamin' Hot
The flavor you know. The story you don't.
The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
- Director
- Eva Longoria
- Signature
- Craft · Drama · Tension
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The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
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- Release date
- Mar 11, 2023
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
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- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States of America
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