'Bob Trevino Likes It' Celebrated for Positive Social Media Message and Latino Representation

The new film, starring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo, explores chosen family, kindness, and the redefinition of masculinity through a unique father-daughter bond.

The film follows a young woman, played by Barbie Ferreira, who forms a surrogate father-daughter relationship with a man she meets online, portrayed by John Leguizamo.
Director Tracie Laymon's story is loosely based on her own experiences, emphasizing the positive potential of social media to foster meaningful human connections.
John Leguizamo highlights his role as a nurturing, sensitive father figure as an example of 'new masculinity' and praises the film's message of kindness and decency.
Both Ferreira and Leguizamo share personal anecdotes about finding distant family members through online platforms, mirroring the film's themes.
The movie is noted for its significance in advancing Latino representation in Hollywood, featuring two Latino leads in a story that transcends cultural boundaries.