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Chronicles the history of Latinos in movies, from silent films to the postmodern era, including biographical sketches of actors and actresses.
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"'When Hollywood films are discussed in print,' says Rodríguez, 'a certain journalistic and academic amnesia sets in about the role of Latinos in the history of Hollywood.' Determined to redress this lapse she offers, rather than a survey of stars, a social history of Latinos in Hollywood. Comprehensive up through Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, not to mention cultural icon Cheech Marin, her handy compendium leans a bit toward the academic in places but remains a very readable resource on Latino influence and presence in Hollywood and pop culture generally." - Mike Tribby, Booklist
"Rodríguez's cultural and ethnic history traces the work of Latino actors in American film from the silent era to today. Although the Fordham University professor's specialty is sociology and her research is compiled from clip files and an assortment of secondary sources, her smooth writing and passion for the topic make this a worthy introduction to Latino film studies." - Publishers Weekly
