Shaping Latino Representation at the Movies with Alex Rivera

About

Alex Rivera is an award-winning filmmaker and media artist. Rivera's feature film "Sleep Dealer" (2008) is a cyberpunk thriller set on the U.S./Mexico border. "Sleep Dealer" won awards at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival, and is well-known for its contribution to Latino representation in science fiction. "Cine Latine: Shaping Latino Representation at the Movies" is the work of 2023 Library of Congress Junior Fellows and highlights the Library's vast moving image collections, while emphasizing the importance of Latino contribution and representation within the history of U.S. cinema. The interview series accompanies the Latinx Representation in Film Research Guide by showcasing emerging and established Latino or Latina filmmakers whose work is making a significant impact on the industry.

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Library of Congress

Language

English

Country

United States

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