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11 Latina-Led Films to Watch in Honor of Women’s History Month

Sofía AguilarMarch 14, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 14, 20230903

Women’s History Month is a time of year to celebrate women and support their voices. Even though we should be doing that everyday, there’s no better time than now to support women in film both in front of and behind...

Culture

How ‘Selena’ and ‘Real Women Have Curves’ Made Me Feel Seen

Laysha MacedoApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022

by Laysha MacedoApril 14, 2022April 14, 202203281

To say that films have formed an important part of my life is an understatement. The movies I grew up watching were vehicles through which I navigated and made sense of the world around me. They have made lasting impressions...

Culture Family

Mal Hija: The Strain of Not Meeting My Mom’s Expectations

Laysha MacedoFebruary 8, 2022February 9, 2022

by Laysha MacedoFebruary 8, 2022February 9, 202206519

After being sent back home from school due to the COVID-19 pandemic , I once again spent a lot of time with my family. During that time, coupled with many gaps of time spent alone in my room, I had...

News and Entertainment

“Real Women Have Curves” is Headed to Broadway

Laysha MacedoDecember 10, 2021

by Laysha MacedoDecember 10, 202107395

America Ferrera was just 17 when she filmed the now iconic film Real Women Have Curves (2002) and the powerful feel continues to resonate with viewers decades later. The groundbreaking movie made history in 2019 when it was added to...

News and Entertainment

First Latina Director Makes it to the National Film Registry

Virginia IsaadJanuary 3, 2020July 17, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 3, 2020July 17, 202002084

It’s been almost 18 years since the release of Real Women Have Curves and the groundbreaking film is still making history with its addition in the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress in December. As a result, the...

News and Entertainment

15 Years After ‘Real Women Have Curves’ Hollywood Still Struggles With Diversity

Jessica MolinaOctober 19, 2017December 11, 2020

by Jessica MolinaOctober 19, 2017December 11, 202001373

It’s been 15 years since Real Women Have Curves was released. This film meant so much to many who longed to see people like themselves represented in the media. Recently, America Ferrera reflected on this film and why she’s sad...