Documents the true story of a Long Island immigrant's murder in 2008, citing the hate biases that compelled a group of teens to attack the Ecuadorean victim, who became a symbol of flaws in America's immigration system.
A documentary about Latin music in Canada, featuring eleven Latin groups in live performance and covering the plight of immigrant musicians from Latin America seeking success in a new country.
A girl searches to find her place in American culture when her mother, formerly a schoolteacher in El Salvador, now must work as a live-in housekeeper to an affluent family.
When April Hunt moves to St. Simon Island, Georgia, to live with her father, a recovering alcoholic, she becomes involved with an illegal alien from El Salvador and learns about his life and country.
Presents biographies of three Latin Americans who have had an impact on world culture, including actor Luis Valdez, artist Judith Baca, and scientist Carlos Finlay.
Presents profiles of fourteen Latino baseball players who, from 1900 through the 1960s, were pioneers of the sport in their home countries and the United States.
Illustrations and rhythmic text celebrate the life and music of singer Celia Cruz, as a young fan attends a neighborhood dance party and hears loss, happiness, Latin American culture, and more in her voice and lyrics. Includes translations of Spanish words used.
Sumario en espa?nol: Cuando la ni?na Lucy viaja desde Am?erica Latina a Ohio para visitar a los parientes, ella es muy nost?algica hasta enterarse que la ?unica manera de comunicarse con el perro juguet?on de su primo es aprender hablar ingl?es.
Explores the unique experiences of Latin American baseball players in the Major Leagues, including Roberto Clemente, Orlando Cepeda, and Jose Santana; their struggles, disapointments, and sometimes enormous successes.
