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Latino Image Makers in Hollywood

Performers, Filmmakers and Films Since the 1960s

by Frank Javier Garcia Berumen

Type
Stories
Subject
StudioHollywood
Keywords
hispanic americans, actors, Hollywood
Publishing date
2014
Publisher
McFarland & Co
Language
English
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Physical desc.
Paperback • 344 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)
ISBN
978-0-7864-7432-5
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Book Presentation:
Latinos have been part of the Hollywood film industry for more than 100 years, yet beyond the remarkable success of a few, their visibility and clout have generally not reflected their significance in American society. Worse, the Latino image has suffered from widespread stereotyping in film, and performers face unjustified constraints in the kinds of roles available to them.

Decade by decade from 1960 onward, this book analyzes important films made by or about Latinos, details the careers of Latino performers and filmmakers of the time, and analyzes how film portrayals of Latino characters and subjects connect with political and social trends of each decade. It discusses the role of gender, social class, and ethnicity in film portrayals and provides an overview of the diverse and dynamic Latino community in the United States, while celebrating a substantial and enduring contribution to Hollywood film history.

About the Author:
Educator and writer Frank Javier Garcia Berumen lives in Los Angeles, California.

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