Episode Detail: The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in Hollywood Cinema - Voces
Debut: Edward James Olmos hosts this showcase of Latino films that explore various topics. First up: Part 1 of the two-part “The Bronze Screen,” which details the history of Latinos in Hollywood. Included: the early portrayal of Mexican men as bandits; the creation of the “Latin lover” stereotype; the birth of “Chicano cinema” with “Salt of the Earth”; and a look at “Giant,” “Touch of Evil” and “The Ring,” which presented realistic depictions of the prejudice experienced by Mexican-Americans.
