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John Leguizamo’s Docuseries Debuts Season Two Showcasing Latino Excellence

Opening July 6 on MSNBC in Philadelphia, the series tours Phoenix, New Orleans, San Antonio, Denver and Raleigh through August

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Overview

  • John Leguizamo travels to six US cities this season to spotlight Latino innovation and cultural achievements in a year of intensified political challenges.
  • The second season spotlights figures such as the first Latino general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, a Cuban dance troupe preserving heritage in New Orleans, and a mezcal entrepreneur in Phoenix.
  • Leguizamo created the series as a form of resistance against policies including mass deportations and the exclusion of Latino history from school curricula.
  • By blending road-trip adventures, historical context and activism, the show aims to counter longstanding underrepresentation of Latinos in mainstream media.
  • The premiere episode in Philadelphia examines local culture and gentrification pressures affecting Latino neighborhoods.