The Prairie Landscape

Myths, Types, and Stereotypes: Latinos in Hollywood


Event Details

When
Tuesday
04/15/2008
1:30 PM

Organization
Highland Park Woman`s Club

Where
Highland Park Community House,
1991 Sheridan Rd,
Highland Park, Illinois 60035-2540

County
Lake

Wheelchair Accessible?
Yes

Fee
Free. Open to the Public.

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 Jo Galassiniat 262.764.0790.



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