With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, business, politics and the arts. As Latinos’ influence in American society has soared, they have entered mainstream American culture, and the proof is in the music. Executive produced by legendary music mogul Tommy Mottola, THE LATIN EXPLOSION: A NEW AMERICA features a dazzling array of artists at the center of Latino cultural power and influence, including Marc Anthony, Emilio Estefan Jr., Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Los Lobos, Cheech Marin, Ricky Martin, Rita Moreno, Pitbull, Romeo Santos, Shakira, Thalía and Sofía Vergara. Narrated by John Leguizamo.
Production
Tommy Mottola's rolodex delivers unmatched archival access.
Score
Soundtrack slaps so hard you'll pause to Shazam.
Acting
John Leguizamo's narration has infectious, caffeinated energy.
Director
Jon Alpert
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jon Alpert also made the Oscar-nominated 'Baghdad ER'—this is his radically different 'fun' project.
The 'Latin Explosion' framing itself became controversial; critics argued it erased Afro-Latinx and indigenous contributions for a palatable 'crossover' narrative.
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