Latino stories, told by Latino filmmakers, can be transformative. Representation changes everything, showing us who we are, where we’ve been and what’s possible. Representation acknowledges our presence, our accomplishments, and our vital place in the story of America. That’s why…

“Despite sustained attention to the issue of diversity in film and television, statistics on Latino representation have been sparse and inconsistent, and what data does exist paints a stark picture: For more than a decade, on-screen representation has hardly improved…

This year, LPB presented a film by the talented filmmaker Ben DeJesus called LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACCIÒN that looks at the contributions of Latinos in the entertainment industry. It also looks toward our future by giving voice to talented young artists…

By Monica Medina Adriana Bosch didn’t set out to make a documentary about Jóse Lezama Lima, the Cuban poet, author and philosopher. In fact, had it not been for a gift she received from a friend, around the time she…

By Monica Medina When John Valadez was in Colorado in 2012, he wasn’t expecting to meet Manuel and Valente Valenzuela. He was there to screen his then latest film, The Longoria Affair, a documentary about Mexican-American GIs in World War…