Latinx Terms
A man of Latinx descent with a lot of rizz .
What is a Latino lover?
The story of the first Latinx Rock and Roller!
What is "La Bamba"?
George Lopez appeared in these two films we viewed in class.
What are "Spare Parts" and "Real Women Have Curves"?
He is Blue Beetle!
Who is Jaime?
Latinx women are not the stereotypical "skinny" of American society.
What is "Real Women Have Curves"?
This is a character in a film who is the only one that can rescue people of color and lift them out of their poor circumstances.
What is a "White Savior"?
This was the only superhero movie we saw!
What is "Blue Beetle"?
The three films we viewed with Eugenio Derbez.
What are Overboard, Instructions Not Included and Under the Same Moon?
The name of the lead character in "La Bamba".
Who is Richie Valens?
A man never hears from his dad after he crosses the border in search of a better life until he is on his deathbed.
What is "Half-Brothers"?
A group of people that share the same physical characteristics or culture and are lower ranking than the majority members of a society.
What is a minority?
This short film is about an Afro-Latina who wants to be an actress.
What is "Rizo"?
The actor that played "Bob", Esai Morales, was in these 2 films.
What are the films "Spare Parts" and "La Bamba"?
The little boy from "Under the Same Moon".
Who is Carlitos?
Latinx students are not given AP courses and have limited chances for advancement.
What is "Stand and Deliver"?
Favoritism towards the lighter-skinned people of the same culture.
What is colorism?
This film is about gentrification, but in a horror/comedy format!
What is "Vampires Vs. The Bronx"?
The actor, Lou Diamond Philips, was in these two Latinx films despite the fact that he is NOT Latino.
What are the films "La Bamba" and "Stand And Deliver"?
He is the coach in "McFarland USA".
Who is Coach White or Blanco?
A man holds a risky job in America in order to provide for his daughter.
What is "Instructions Not Included"?
When you upscale a neighborhood but then price all the long-term residents out.
What is gentrification?
In this film, one of the main characters makes a weird decision to join a geeky club so that he won't be deported- but his dream is to join the military.
What is "Spare Parts"?
This actor was Selena's dad and a math teacher.
Who is Edward James Olmos?
She is the beautiful single mom in "Spanglish".
Who is Flor?
A woman wants to work in a male-dominated field and goes on a reality show to prove she is worthy of the job.
What is "East Side Sushi"?