About The Latino List (HBO)

"The Latino List" is a captivating documentary released in 2011 by HBO. The film presents a unique glimpse into the vibrant and burgeoning culture of Hispanic America, offering intimate portraits of prominent Latino personalities from a variety of backgrounds and industries, including music, science, business, politics, and the arts.

Making / Production

The film is the result of collaborative efforts by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, a renowned portrait photographer and award-winning filmmaker, and project partner Maria Hinojosa, a first-rate journalist. Greenfield-Sanders employed his distinct portraiture style, capturing conversations on film as opposed to conducting traditional interviews, lending the film an authentic and engaging feel.

Actors

• John Leguizamo - He appeared as himself and shared his journey, navigating his career as a Latino actor in Hollywood.
• Sonia Sotomayor - The first Latina Supreme Court Justice in American history, Sotomayor talks about her experiences from her early life through her career achievements.
• Anthony Romero - Taking on his role as the executive director of the ACLU, Romero highlighted the challenges and successes he has witnessed in his position
• Eva Longoria - The actress and activist opened up about her education advocacy and philanthropy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Latino list was expanded into a series of multiple volumes due to its immense success and popular demand.
• The film features a cinematographic technique known as "one-on-one" which allows for the subject to connect directly with the viewer.

Awards

As of the time this content was written, 'The Latino List' has not won any specific awards. However, the cultural impact and significance of the film have received widespread recognition and acclaim.

Quotes

• "I am Latina, I was raised with a very Latin culture in my house, it wasn't just about living in the United States; it was really very much about always remembering where we come from." - Eva Longoria
• "One thing Latinos do know how to do, and that's love." - John Leguizamo

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack for "The Latino List" added a lot to the film's ambiance, but specific songs or artists were not highlighted or credited in the film.