The Latin Explosion: A New America (2015)

About The Latin Explosion: A New America

The Latin Explosion: A New America is a documentary film, which was released in the year 2015. The documentary explores the influence of Latin music on the United States's popular culture and its emergence as a dominant force in American music. It follows the journey and rise of several Latin and Hispanic musicians in the American music industry. The movie includes interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes footage of many prominent Latin artists.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Matthew O’Neill and Jon Alpert. It is a production of HBO in association with DCTV and Sony Music Latin. The movie is a blend of footage, interviews and performances highlighting the enormous impact of Latin music in the music industry of the United States.

Actors

• Gloria Estefan - Playing herself, Gloria talks about her impressive career and contributions to the Latin music movement.
• Jennifer Lopez - Playing herself, she discusses her experiences as a Latin music artist in Hollywood.
• Marc Anthony - Playing himself, Marc Anthony provides insight into his journey as a successful Latin singer.
• Ricky Martin - Playing himself, Ricky talks about how his Latin roots have influenced his music and global success.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film includes a number of archival materials and never-before-seen backstage footage of its stars.
• This documentary prominently features several generations of Latin music stars, spanning several decades.
• Throughout the movie’s timeline, American politics and historic events are analysed to give context to the evolution of Latin music.

Quotes

• "I feel like my journey has just begun. But I have already surpassed what my family could imagine." - Jennifer Lopez
• "We were just doing what we loved. We didn't know we were creating a new America." - Gloria Estefan

Music, Soundtrack

• “Conga” by Gloria Estefan
• “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony
• “Living la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin
• "Waiting for Tonight" by Jennifer Lopez