The Latin Explosion: A New America

"The Voices That Changed A Nation"

2015 1h 4m EN

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★8.0TMDB · 17

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Synopsis

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With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, business, politics and the arts. As Latinos’ influence in American society has soared, they have entered mainstream American culture, and the proof is in the music. Executive produced by legendary music mogul Tommy Mottola, THE LATIN EXPLOSION: A NEW AMERICA features a dazzling array of artists at the center of Latino cultural power and influence, including Marc Anthony, Emilio Estefan Jr., Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Los Lobos, Cheech Marin, Ricky Martin, Rita Moreno, Pitbull, Romeo Santos, Shakira, Thalía and Sofía Vergara. Narrated by John Leguizamo.

“The Voices That Changed A Nation”

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Cast

John Leguizamo
Self - Narrator
Sofía Vergara
Self
Gloria Estefan
Self
Cheech Marin
Self
Shakira
Self
Eva Longoria
Self
Marc Anthony
Self
Jennifer Lopez
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jon Alpert
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 64-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jon Alpert, shot by Armando Salas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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John Leguizamo and Sofía Vergara and Gloria Estefan carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Voices That Changed A Nation".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5211642 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jon Alpert directs. Armando Salas behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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1Tight 64-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Jon Alpert, shot by Armando Salas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6John Leguizamo and Sofía Vergara and Gloria Estefan carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The Voices That Changed A Nation".
8IMDB entry: tt5211642 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 17 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.