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'Roma' star Yalitza Aparicio on balancing acting, activism

The 2018 film “Roma,” set in Mexico, won myriad awards and acclaim. But it also sparked a national debate about racial and social inequities. Now, its star, Yalitza Aparicio, has carved out a new offscreen role as an advocate for change, championing rights for indigenous people and Mexico’s domestic workers. Jeffrey Brown reports from Mexico City.

'Roma' star Yalitza Aparicio on balancing acting, activism

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