ORIGIN, the highly acclaimed movie by Ava DuVernay adapted from former New York Times journalist Isabel Wilkerson's book “Caste,” explores the struggles faced by marginalized communities and connects the dots between historical injustices and global systemic racism.
Years ago, Encanto movie took over the airwaves with its infectious soundtrack, but the story it told is what cemented it into an important cultural inflection point.
This Halloween season take a journey through films and TV shows that not only send shivers down your spine but offer a ghoulishly fresh perspective on Latino horror.
In Hollywood there's an ongoing joke: whenever a role calls for a tough-looking, vaguely Latino guy, it’s time to bring in Noel Gugliemi. It's become almost predictable to see him pop up in movies as a dude named "Hector." This creates harm that's more far-reaching than you think.
Latine representation in Hollywood is still abysmal, but this year began to show meaningful progress with movies such as "Blue Beetle" leading the charge with it being directed, written by, and starring Latinos. But then billionaire studio heads dug their heels into their greed and inspired a labor strike by both the actors and the writers.
It's hard to believe when Latinos come in just shy of 30% of all movie tickets sold, and command over 2 trillion dollars in purchasing power, that a Latino-owned movie studio doesn't exist, but it's true. Until now.
Our favorite movies and shows can give us a sense of comfort, familiarity, and, most importantly, make us feel seen. But what about the main reason those things exist - the talent who creates them?
Don't miss out on our handpicked selection of top-tier Latine-led shows—your summer binge awaits!
Disney's newest princess is making waves, and her introduction is a reminder of the power of representation and inclusivity in media. So, who is she?
The 37th SXSW Film Festival highlighted the remarkable talent of Latine filmmakers, celebrating diversity and serving as a launchpad for many filmmakers of color.
