John Leguizamo and award-winning filmmaker Ben DeJesus co-create VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos, a three-part series exploring the rich and often unrecognized history of Latinos.
The second episode, Threads in the American Tapestry, premieres on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. on PBS.
This episode examines the deep roots of Latino DNA in the United States, even before its inception, and its pivotal role throughout the nation’s history.
Leguizamo reflects on pivotal moments such as Pre-Colonial North America, the American Revolutionary War, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and Westward Expansion. He highlights key figures and events on the colonization of the United States, the Caribbean, and Central America.
Despite facing severe discrimination and violence, Latinos have played a crucial role in shaping the United States into the country it is today.
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos, Threads in the American Tapestry, airs on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. on PBS.
