Cheech Marin

circumstances have changed to a much more somber and traditional flavor. Visually the movie is darker and more dramatic as Rudy tries to make money and repeatedly tries to get across the border. Of course there’s always a humorous element after all it’s a Cheech Marin…

unfair treatment and payment that the Chicano got from the plantations. To me, Cesar Chavez is a true Chicano because he accepted who he was and defended his own people from others who saw them as unworthy and useless farmers or grape pickers. • Marin, C. (2012, May…

Cheech Marin said that “At the end of the day, it not only doesn't make logical sense to deny licenses to undocumented immigrants, it doesn't make financial sense.” Illegal immigrants have been a big issue for a long time in the United States. This issue is more present in the states of California, Texas, Nevada, Arizona, and, New Jersey, which are known for being the top states with the most illegal immigrants. (McClellan). According to McClellan, “illegal immigrants accounted for 6.2% of…

What is Chicano? Who is Chicano? What is Chicano History? Where does it come from? These are the questions many, especially those apart of the Mexican-American community ask on a daily basis. With a history that is often overlooked or only specified through the historical context in regards to the Southwest, journalist, researchers, authors Fernando Penalosa, Juan Gomez-Quinones, & Gilberto Cardenas each respectfully inform the reader on these questions at hand. Toward an Operational Definition…

contrast to Rodriguez, his article is entirely in English because he considers it to be his only identity, both linguistic and cultural. A perfect example that being bilingual is very beneficial is the movie, Born in East L.A by Cheech Marin in 1987. It’s about Ruby Robles (Marin) that gets deported because he didn’t have anything to prove that he was an American citizen. He’s deported to Tijuana, Mexico and barely knows any actual Spanish, so ends up having a hard time communicating that he…

The King of Disney Disney is renowned for their spectacular animated movies. Most, if not all, of their movies are considered as classics and are timeless. For the past 80 years, there has been an ongoing debate about which Disney movie is greatest. It seems as if every individual has their own opinion and belief about which movie is the best and why. Overall, it seems to come down to two movies, Beauty and the Beast and the Lion King. “NAAA ZABENYA BABA SITHI UHM!” This short phrase can…

Animation films have a way of expanding one’s imagination in a way that ordinary films do not. The ability of the animated movies to make us understand and make a connection with a non-existent world is fascinating. Most animated films are created in imaginary environments, and the characters are created, creatures. This factor explains why some of the characters including animals are given human voices. Walt Disney Pictures produces movies that are meant to be enjoyed not only by children and…