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Hispanic Americans: Hispanics in the Media

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Middle-aged man in a suit is seated at a desk touching a keyboard in front of him. Caption. He is a top reporter for K, N, B, C Los Angeles.

Explores the current role of Hispanics in the media. Includes interviews with Geraldo Rivera, Moctesuma Esparza, David Valdez, Rita Moreno, Elizabeth Pena, and Isiah Morales. Reports that Latinos are making their presence known, however, discrimination still exists. Discusses ways to improve the situation for the future. Hosted by Jimmy Smits.

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Runtime: 44 minutes 49 seconds

Topic: Arts, Counseling and Self-Help, History, Social Science
Subtopic: Hispanic or Latino Americans, Multiculturalism, Performing Arts, Prejudice
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 1998
Producer/Distributor: Films For The Humanities & Sciences
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Woman parts lips in mid-speech. Painting with mounds of pottery and a figure holding up their fist as backdrop. Caption. That would allow Hispanic immigrants.

Painting of a densely populated city with waterways running between sections of the city. Caption: Throughout the '20s and '30s, Rivera painted murals

Woman opens mouth in mid-speech. Painting with mounds of pottery and a figure holding up their fist as backdrop. Caption. It would be against the European mother country of all Hispanics.

Woman raises eyebrows and opens mouth in mid-speech. Painting with mounds of pottery and a figure holding up their fist as backdrop. Caption. And, in the process, founded San Antonio, Texas.

Woman raises eyebrows and opens mouth in mid-speech. Painting with mounds of pottery and a figure holding up their fist as backdrop. Caption. That it was a time when the tradition of tolerance.

Black and white image of a swamp with lush trees in the foreground and birds in the background. Caption. But 500 years ago, it was home to swamps.

Woman parts lips in mid-speech. Painting with mounds of pottery and a figure holding up their fist as backdrop. Caption. And, in the process, founded San Antonio, Texas.

Digital illustration. Cesar Chavez stands in front of an American flag shaped like the United States. Flag hovers over fields in background. Caption. Worked to improve conditions for farmworkers across the U, S.

Digital illustration of 2 calendars open to September and October with 15 circled on both. Title card reads, "Hispanic Heritage Month." Caption. September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month.