Highly Relevant with Jack Rico
Society & Culture
'How the Gringo Stole Christmas' is one of only a handful of Latino-centered holiday films ever made. This week, its director, Venezuelan-American Angel Gracia, joins the show to discuss this pressing question: Why are Latino holiday movies so rare? Plus, we discuss his rich three-decade journey in filmmaking, the challenges of authentically casting Latino roles, and the hard business truths of making art in Hollywood.
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Gustavo Santaolalla: Crafting the Soundtrack of a Latino Generation
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Xochitl Gonzalez on Navigating the Complexities of Social Climbing For Latinos
Marta Tellado, CEO Consumer Reports, Talks New Book 'Buyer Aware'
Ximena Sariñana on 'Amor Adolescente,' Singing in English and Experimenting with Reggaeton
Bomba Estéreo's Simón Mejía Talks Bad Bunny, Petro, Climate Change
Manuel Abud, CEO Latin Recording Academy, On The Future of the Latin Grammys
Benjamin Odell, CEO 3Pas Studios, On Why 'The Valet' Is A Love Letter To Immigrants
Manny Perez Talks 'La Soga Salvation'
Justina Machado On The Success Of Latino Animation vs. Live-Action Latino Films
Gloria Calderon Kellett's 'With Love' Is The Future of Latinx Content
Photographer Josefina Santos Is Experiencing A Breakthrough
Director Lissette Feliciano On Telling Multicultural Stories On Screen
Robert Rodriguez On Whether Latino Directors Should Be Responsible For Developing Latino Movie Stars
Adriana Barraza on Horror Movies, Ageism in Hollywood and Latino Invisibility
Aubrey Plaza on Puerto Rican Identity and Creating Latinx Content
Eugenio Derbez on Making Latino Movies For Everyone
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