Paper instructions: For this assignment, we will be studying Latinx/Hispanic Cultures. There are four screenings this for this assignment: Fools Rush In Coco Queen of the South La Esclava Blanca Read the associated chapters, articles and watch the associated films/series. I suggest starting in the order of which the films are listed above. Each screening has a set of questions that relate to cultural stereotypes in the media. Respond to all the questions within your four page paper. The four page paper is due Monday, November 14, 2022 at 11:59pm. Latinx/Hispanic Culture in Media Read the articles entitled “Latinos and Cinema Latinos and Hollywood Film” and “Latinos Work to Change Stereotypes in Hollywood” View the film “Fools Rush In” 1. Identify any stereotypes that you may have noticed throughout the film. Consider, are all cultural stereotypes necessarily negative? 2. Are these stereotypes common in media for the Latinx/Hispanic Culture? Do you think Latinx/Hispanic portrayal in the media has evolved? If so, how? 3. What do you think of Isabel? 4. What do you think of Alex and Isabel’s relationship? Do you think lots of couples in America experience this fusion of cultures and do you think the director did a good job in emulating it through this film? 5. What do you think of Alex’s parents? And what do you think of Isabel’s parents? 6. What do you think of Isabel Fuentes? Do you think she is a typical Mexican American woman or has her character been exaggerated? Read the article entitled “Coco Is the Definitive Movie for This Moment” View the film “Coco” 1. Identify any stereotypes that you may have noticed throughout the episodes whether it be in regards to Latinx/Hispanic Culture or another culture. 2. What do you think of Miguel? 3. What do you think of his relationship with his parents and grandmother Mama Coco? 4. What do you think of how Latinx/Hispanic Culture was displayed and has evolved through this film? 5. Can you think of any similar animated films that might have stereotypes? View the series “Queen of the South” on Netflix (1-3 episodes) 1. What do you think of Teresa Mendoza? What do you think of her relationship with Camila Vargas? 2. What do you think that of her childhood and where she was raised? Do you think the way that she was raised is comon in Latinx/Hispanic culture? 3. What do you think of her leadership over a drug cartel? 4. Do you think Latinx/Hispanic Culture has evolved through this series? 5. Can you think of other simialr films or series that might have the same stereotypes? View the series “La Escalva Blanca” on Netflix (1-3 episodes) 1. What do you think of La Esclava Blanca? What did you think of Victoria Quintero? What did you think of Tomas and Lorenza? 2. What main stereotypes did you notice about the series that tends to ring true in Hollywood? 3. Do you think the treatment of the enslaved in the series was accurate? 4. Can you think of other similar films or series that might have the same stereotypes? “Coco” Is the Definitive Movie for This Moment _ The New Yorker.pdf Latinos and Cinema Latinos and Hollywood Film.pdf Latinos Work to Change Sterotypes in Hollywood.pdf

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