Leguizamo Does America
In "Leguizamo Does America," John Leguizamo travels across the country to bring viewers inside America's thriving Latino communities - all with his characteristic edge, energy, and wit. From San Juan to East L.A. with some surprising stops in between, Leguizamo will celebrate the history, culture, food, and other contributions of Latinx people shaping America, from young actors sharing their heartfelt stories at a Washington, D.C. Latino theater, to the immigrants who transformed the city of Chicago and the indigenous people of Puerto Rico who invented barbecue. It's part politics, part road trip, and part history lesson, all wrapped in a vintage Leguizamo adventure, showcasing the fastest-growing demographic in the nation.
- 2023-2025
- 2 seasons
- MSNBC Films
- Documentary
In "Leguizamo Does America," John Leguizamo travels across the country to bring viewers inside America's thriving Latino communities - all with his characteristic edge, energy, and wit. From San Juan to East L.A. with some surprising stops in between, Leguizamo will celebrate the history, culture, food, and other contributions of Latinx people shaping America, from young actors sharing their heartfelt stories at a Washington, D.C. Latino theater, to the immigrants who transformed the city of Chicago and the indigenous people of Puerto Rico who invented barbecue. It's part politics, part road trip, and part history lesson, all wrapped in a vintage Leguizamo adventure, showcasing the fastest-growing demographic in the nation.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Philadelphia
Sun, Jul 6, 2025
John explores the Latin American community's contributions to Philadelphia's development.
Episode 2
Phoenix
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
John ventures westward to discover Phoenix, a metropolis built atop ancient indigenous settlements.
Episode 3
Denver
Sun, Jul 20, 2025
John visits Denver, the "Mile High City," to discover how the Latino community is working to reclaim their heritage and teach the new generations all about the importance of their culture. Whether they're reclaiming their spaces, their food, or their indigenous dances, Latinos here are doing the daily work of honoring the past to find a better future. This is a city full of Latinos ready to fight for what is theirs, and those are John's kind of people.
Episode 4
New Orleans
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
John visits one of America's oldest and charming cities to discover how Latinos have been influencing it since the get-go. From the Spanish who rebuilt it in the 1700s to the wave of Latino immigrants who resurrected it after Katrina, and the Hondurans who have called this place home since the 1920s, this city and its vibe has been undeniably influenced by Latino culture. From jazz in the clubs to dance in the streets, Latinos culture is everywhere, you just need to know where to look.
Episode 5
Raleigh
Sun, Aug 3, 2025
John arrives in Raleigh to discover how the recent influx of Latinos are changing the Old South to a Nuevo South.
Episode 6
San Antonio
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
John travels to San Antonio to discover the rich history of this city.