Culture

Leguizamo Does America

Actor John Leguizamo takes a road trip across the country to bring viewers inside America’s thriving Latino communities – all with his characteristic edge, energy, and wit. From San Juan to East L.A., Leguizamo celebrates the history, culture, food, and other contributions of Latino people shaping America. It’s part politics, part road trip, and part history lesson.
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Schedule

  • Leguizamo Does America: Chicago: TVSS: Iconic

    Leguizamo Does America

    Chicago

    Saturday
    Oct 10

    1 Hour

    John travels to middle America to learn about how both the Mexican and Puerto Rican communities of Chicago have transformed the city into Chicagolandia; he learns about the deep roots in activism and resistance these communities have displayed.
  • Leguizamo Does America: Puerto Rico: TVSS: Iconic

    Leguizamo Does America

    Puerto Rico

    Saturday
    Oct 10

    1 Hour

    John travels to the island of Puerto Rico to highlight the many ways in which the island and its people have influenced American culture and the ways in which America is influencing theirs.
  • Leguizamo Does America: Los Angeles: TVSS: Iconic

    Leguizamo Does America

    Los Angeles

    Saturday
    Oct 10

    1 Hour

    John travels to Los Angeles, or "Hollywouldn't," as he likes to say, to explore the lack of Latinx representation in the film and television industry; he meets up with several game changers to discuss what needs to happen to achieve real equity.

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