A curated list of films, media, and books celebrating the rich histories, complexities, and impactful contributions of Latinx/e/a/o and Hispanic communities to the culture and history of the United States.
Raquél Peréz, a first generation bachelor's degree recipient and member of the Latinx community, discusses the social barriers and prejudiced views perpetuated by the ethnic stereotyping of Latin Americans in film, television, and the media.
Latinos Beyond Reel: Challenging a Media Stereotype. Directed byChyng Sun. Media Education Foundation, 2012, 3 hours 29 minutes
Brief Abstract: Filmmakers Miguel Picker and Chyng Sun examine how U.S. news and entertainment media portray--and do not portray--Latinos. Drawing on the insights of Latino scholars, journalists, community leaders, actors, directors, and producers, they uncover a pattern of gross misrepresentation and gross under-representation--a world in which Latinos tend to appear, if at all, as gangsters and Mexican bandits, harlots and prostitutes, drug dealers and welfare-leeching illegals. The film challenges viewers to think critically about the wide-ranging effects of these media stereotypes, and to envision alternative representations and models of production more capable of capturing the humanity and diversity of real Latinos.
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Interview with producer and cinematographer Edwin Pagan:
