Myths, Types, and Stereotypes: Latinos in Hollywood

Event Details

When
09/24/2006 - 3:30pm
Where
Main Branch
1 E Benton St
Aurora, IL, 60505-4200
United States
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County: 
DuPage
Fee: 
Free. Open to the Public.
Sponsor Organization: 
Aurora Public Library
Where
Main Branch
1 E Benton St
Aurora, IL, 60505-4200
See map: Google Maps
County: 
DuPage
Fee: 
Free. Open to the Public.
Sponsor Organization: 
Aurora Public Library
A Road Scholar program by Beatriz Badikian-Gartler

The depiction of Latinos in Hollywood has gone through a remarkable trajectory: from bandits to lovers, from merely background figures to central protagonists. Paradoxically, there were more Latino characters on the screen during Hollywood's Golden Age (1930-1950) than today, despite our political and social enlightenment and political correctness. However, a renaissance of Latinos on television and in film is taking place, albeit slowly. During this program, Beatriz Badikian-Gartler will present an overview of the trajectory of Latinos in Hollywood accompanied by slide presentation.

For more information contact Michelle Roubal, 630.264.4134.