The Latin Explosion: A New America

Directed by Jon Alpert, Matthew O'Neill
TV-PG
2015    64mDocumentary, Music
7.08.0
Explores the impact of Latino music on United States culture. The documentary traces the roots of Hispanic contributions to American music starting from Pérez Prado, Xavier Cugat, the Afro-Cubans and Tito Puente. It places particular importance on the contributions of Desi Arnaz, Rita Moreno and José Feliciano. Over fifteen Hispanic musicians, apart from Feliciano and Moreno, including Marc Anthony, Pitbull, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Shakira and Romeo Santos are interviewed about their careers, impact and influences including the Fania All-Stars. Comedians and actors Cheech Marin, Eva Longoria also discuss their experiences and the impact of Hispanic Americans beyond music.

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  • John LeguizamoSelf - Narrator
  • Sofía VergaraSelf
  • Gloria EstefanSelf
  • Cheech MarinSelf
  • ShakiraSelf
  • Eva LongoriaSelf
  • Marc AnthonySelf
  • Jennifer LopezSelf
  • José FelicianoSelf
  • Ricky MartinSelf
  • ThaliaSelf
  • PitbullSelf
  • Rita MorenoSelf
  • George LópezSelf
  • Emilio Estefan Jr.Self
  • Jon AlpertDirector
  • Matthew O'NeillDirector
  • Sheila NevinsExecutive Producer
  • Armando SalasDirector Of Photography
  • Sara BernsteinSupervising Producer

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