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Willie Velasquez : your vote is your voice / written and directed by Hector Galán ; produced by Hector Galán , Evelyn Ledesma Galán ; a co-production of Hector Galán / Galán Incorporated and Latino Public Broadcasting.
Political empowerment for Latinos in the United States has always been difficult. A Mexican-American butcher's son from Texas, Willie Velasquez questioned the lack of Latino representation in his city's government, propelling him into a lifelong battle to gain political equality for Latinos. This documentary examines obstacles Latinos had to overcome to obtain representation, and addresses issues facing Latinos today.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781627899123
- ISBN: 162789912X
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approx. 54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Arlington, Virginia] : PBS Distribution, [2016]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from title screen. Running time on container approx. 60 min. Actual running time approx. 54 min. Wide screen 16x9. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Executive producer for Latino Public Broadcasting, Sandie Viquez Pedlow ; editor, Justin Netti ; director of photography, Tom Taylor ; original music score, Joseph Julián González. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Narrated by Luis Valdez. |
Target Audience Note: | Rating: TV-PG. |
System Details Note: | DVD. |
Language Note: | Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
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