Latino films that inspire - Hispanic young people get a lot of bad press. Now they have two good movies that go beyond problems to the heart of their culture - Quinceañera & Bella

“In the past decade, however, things have changed radically. As a result of hard work and dedication Latinos are thriving worldwide. Things have also changed because the Latin American population has grown so much. While birthrates continue to plummet in Europe and elsewhere, the Latin American community grows more and more every year. This is mainly due to the fact that we still believe in a family structure, still believe in God and still believe that life is a right, not merely a choice.

Recently, I’ve taken great satisfaction in the success of Latino filmmakers. Two films in particular accentuate our deep heritage while also emphasizing the significance of human life and individuality.”

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