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Sundance Winner ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Is the Affirming Doc Our Community Needs

Feb 16, 2026

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10 min read

Sundance Winner ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Is the Affirming Doc Our Community Needs

“This is a film about belonging,” director David Alvarado tells The Latino Newsletter

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Cristela Alonzo’s Power, Truth... and Rest

Sep 22, 2025

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7 min read

Cristela Alonzo’s Power, Truth... and Rest

Her ‘Upper Classy’ Netflix special blends comedy and conviction, calling out exploitation and insisting that rest is survival

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The LATINO VOTE 2024 Will Be Diverse and Decisive in New PBS Doc

Oct 22, 2024

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8 min read

The LATINO VOTE 2024 Will Be Diverse and Decisive in New PBS Doc

Documentary highlights key issues and shifts influencing Latino voters

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