When it comes to documentary programming, PBS is among the industry’s leading channels. They continually explore interesting and important topics in meaningful and engaging ways. Latino Americans is yet another example of why PBS is king when it comes to documentary filmmaking. With six episodes spread out over two discs, Latino Americans certainly manages to educate and enlighten its viewers.
Latino actor Benjamin Bratt narrates Latino Americans, a documentary which highlights the importance and influence of a 500 year-old culture full of rich diversity and strong heritage. The program delves into expansionism, Manifest Destiny, the Wild West, various wars, the rise of organized labor, the Great Depression, the post World War II boom, the Civil Rights movement, globalization and the effects of different technologies.
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Latino actor Benjamin Bratt narrates Latino Americans, a documentary which highlights the importance and influence of a 500 year-old culture full of rich diversity and strong heritage. The program delves into expansionism, Manifest Destiny, the Wild West, various wars, the rise of organized labor, the Great Depression, the post World War II boom, the Civil Rights movement, globalization and the effects of different technologies.
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- 10/22/2013
- by Randall Unger
- JustPressPlay.net
In the past few years, in the wake of the Latino impact on the 2012 presidential election, and with heated immigration discussions, the effect of the Latino population on America has been put more toward the forefront of people’s consciousness. But as PBS’ new, three-part, six-hour documentary miniseries Latino Americans shows, Latinos have been contributing to and impacting America for much longer. Narrated by Benjamin Bratt, the series looks back at the past 500-plus years to show how, at more than 50 million people, Latinos have risen to become the largest minority group in the United States. Latino Americans airs [...]
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- 9/17/2013
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
Latino history in the United States has been obscure until now. A new documentary series narrated by actor Benjamin Bratt will chronicle the history of Latinos in the United States, going back 500 years and leading up to where Latinos are today, the largest minority group in the country.
Producer Ray Telles, responsible for producing a portion of a new upcoming series on PBS called “Latino Americans“, spoke to Voxxi about the project, his contribution and the future of Latinos in America.
The Emmy award-winning producer has been behind PBS Frontline’s “Children of the Night” and “The Fight in the Fields”, a 90-minute documentary on Cesar Chavez, among other films.
Being Mexican-American himself, Telles couldn’t be more passionate about “Latino Americans”. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Telles maintains a connection to his Mexican roots. In a way, this series shows the history of his family and allows for...
Producer Ray Telles, responsible for producing a portion of a new upcoming series on PBS called “Latino Americans“, spoke to Voxxi about the project, his contribution and the future of Latinos in America.
The Emmy award-winning producer has been behind PBS Frontline’s “Children of the Night” and “The Fight in the Fields”, a 90-minute documentary on Cesar Chavez, among other films.
Being Mexican-American himself, Telles couldn’t be more passionate about “Latino Americans”. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Telles maintains a connection to his Mexican roots. In a way, this series shows the history of his family and allows for...
- 5/3/2013
- by VOXXI
- Huffington Post
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