Heroes, Lovers, and Others

Heroes, Lovers, and Others
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 274
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ISBN-10 : 9780195335132
ISBN-13 : 0195335139
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Heroes, Lovers, and Others by : Clara E. Rodriguez

Download or read book Heroes, Lovers, and Others written by Clara E. Rodriguez and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heroes, Lovers, and Others tells the fascinating history of Latino actors in American film from the silent era to today. Rodriguez examines such Latino legends as Desi Arnaz, Dolores del Rio, Rita Hayworth, Raquel Welch, Anthony Quinn, Selma Hayek, and Antonio Banderas. More than just a collection of celebrity stories, the book explores the attitudes, cultural conditions, and assumptions that influenced the portrayal of Latinos in film as well as their reception by the public. Heroes, Lovers, and Others is a comprehensive volume packed with carefully researched information and analysis for both students and cinema enthusiasts alike.


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