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Escenas Latinas: Changing the Narrative with Prof. Haggins

Latina presence on American television has increased in recent years, with new shows creating dynamic and innovative roles for Latina actresses. Writers Vivien Mejia (Ugly Betty, East Los High), Carolina Rivera (Jane the Virgin, Devious Maids) and showrunner Gloria Calderon Kellett (One Day at a Time) discuss the importance of bringing new narratives about women of color to the screen. Moderated by UC Irvine film and media studies professor Bambi Haggins.

https://hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2017/11/escenas-latinas-changing-the-narrative/