Q+A With Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Writer/Creator of La Borinqueña
“La Borinqueña” writer/creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez discusses the superhero’s origin, her impact so far, and crowdfunding the hardcover.
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TheLatinaPress Nº30: Fall into Heritage Month
Fall into Heritage Month and beyond in TheLatinaPress Nº30, celebrating Latina journalists across the industry.
PBS Doc “El Equipo” Celebrates Forensic Human Rights Work
On his documentary, “El Equipo, director Bernardo Ruiz says “Collecting evidence is one of the few ways to hold the powerful accountable.”
Meet Roger Ross Williams, Director of “Cassandro”
Director Roger Ross Williams says, “Getting past homophobia and sexism – It’s possible. ‘Cassandro’ lets us see that it’s possible.”
Three Titles That Connect Me to Monterrey
The rest of Mexico may see Monterrey as backward and whitewashed. But these stereotypes are too small for my mother’s hometown.
“Strange Way of Life” is Almodóvar’s Love Letter to Queer Cowboys
Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar’s latest short film, “Strange Way of Life,” is a spaghetti Western postcard to unanswered love.
Two Iconic Latina Directors to Celebrate: Patricia Cardoso and Patricia Riggen
When looking at the Latinx cinematic canon, Patricia Riggen and Patricia Cardoso are two shining examples of the power of Latina directors.
After Five Seasons, “What We Do In The Shadows” Is Still Comedy Gold
In season five of “What We Do In The Shadows,” our vampires reinvent themselves amidst chaos, creating comedy gold.
Latina Eldest Daughters Need a New Narrative
From real life to TV and movies, eldest daughters have to carry everyone’s burdens and expectations and still keep it together.
Q+A With Elizabeth Acevedo, Author of ‘Family Lore’
In “Family Lore,” Elizabeth Acevedo traces each of her character’s lives to create a single, overlapping, and powerful portrait of a family.