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Through the lens of the video camera, two U.S. filmmakers immerse themselves and their family in Uruguay, capturing history as a small country tackles a big issue. I have a deep fascination and profound interest in Afro-Uruguayan culture. Perhaps, this desire to know more is because I know so little about the country many call Read More
There was something about the way the ball made contact with the bat. The sound was distinct. Jon Paley, co-director of the recently released documentary, Pelotero is describing his first encounter with teenage baseball phenom, Miguel Angel. “As we are setting up the camera, we hear these cracks, that just sound different from everybody else’s Read More
In life, we know expectations count. They shape how we live, the choices we make and the dreams we allow ourselves to pursue. “When people come here and see me and Junior (Chef Borges) coming from the kitchen they are like “Wow.” I think they expect to see Gordon Ramsey (a British chef).” Martell Read More
Historically, race has been an unmentionable issue within the Latino community. However, during the past several years, there’s been much talk about the term “Afro-Latino” in the United States. Various organizations such as the National Institute for Latino Policy launched a Census project in 2010 in an effort to inform the community to self identify Read More
You might think living in one of the rainiest and wettest regions in the world would dampen the spirits of its residents. However, Goyo, lead singer of the Afro-Colombian band ChocQuibTown, one of Latin America’s rising musical groups, says to the contrary. The people of Chocó are gracious, hospitable and fun. Averaging between 200 and Read More