Episode 73: The West Side Story Remake: Why Now?
Considering all of the stories coming out of Puerto Rico & by Puerto Ricans, why a remake of West Side Story now? In this episode, we sit down with 3 Latina academics to reflect on & analyze the impact of the production over the past 60+ years.
Guests:
Dr. Grisel Y. Acosta, Professor of English, Bronx Community College
Dr. Frances Negrón-Muntaner, Filmmaker, Writer, Scholar & Professor, Columbia University
Blanca Vázquez, CENTRO Journal Founding Editor, Center for Puerto Rican Studies
Host:
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Dr. Frances Negrón-Muntaner ★ http://www.francesnegronmuntaner.com
Essay West Side Story 60 Years Later — The Time for Us is Now ★ https://womensmediacenter.com/idare/west-side-story-60-years-later
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Essay: Filmmakers Ask Latinxs to Play Dress Up…Again ★ https://womensmediacenter.com/idare/filmmakers-ask-latinxs-to-play-dress-up-again
Blanca Vázquez ★ https://womensmediacenter.com/profile/blanca-vazquez
Essay: Puerto Ricans — Through the White of Their Eyes ★ https://womensmediacenter.com/idare/puerto-ricans-through-the-white-of-their-eyes
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