Latin American History Goes to the Movies: Understanding Latin America's Past through Film
Inspiring Practice
London: Routledge, 2nd ed. (2024), xiii, 264 pp.
ISBN 978-1-032-24564-5 (pbk); 978-1-003-28552-6 (ebook)
"This new edition of Latin American History Goes to the Movies uses a variety of feature films as a method of studying key historical themes in Latin America, from pre-Columbian cultures to contemporary debates. The book provides historical context as a way of interpreting Latin American filmography, offering multiple classroom viewing options per chapter theme. Each chapter is dedicated to a central concept or issue, such as stereotypes, conquest and colonialism, revolution, religion, gender, and politics. The second edition includes four additional chapters on dictatorships, LGBTQIA+ issues, the environment, and Indigenous peoples. Twenty new films, including La Fiesta del Chivo, Fresa y Chocolate, Embrace of the Serpent, and Roma appear throughout this edition, presenting additional perspectives and updates for today’s readers. The discussions of films and the history behind them offer a flexible and nuanced approach to understanding Latin American cultures, differentiating between stereotypical depictions and the realities of history." (Publisher description)
1 Stereotypes of Latin America
2 Pre-Colombian Cultures
3 The Great Encounter - The Enigma of Christopher Columbus
4 The Conquest of Latin America
5 Imperialism and Colonialism
6 The African Atlantic Slave Trade in Latin America
7 Revolutionary Latin America
8 Religion in Latin America
9 Women in Latin America
10 Political Instability and Relations with the United States
11 Poverty, Terrorism, and Violence in Latin America
12 Dictatorships in Latin America
13 LGBTQIA+ Issues in Latin America
14 Environmental Issues in Latin America
15 Indigenous Peoples in Modern Latin America
16 Latino Culture in the United States
2 Pre-Colombian Cultures
3 The Great Encounter - The Enigma of Christopher Columbus
4 The Conquest of Latin America
5 Imperialism and Colonialism
6 The African Atlantic Slave Trade in Latin America
7 Revolutionary Latin America
8 Religion in Latin America
9 Women in Latin America
10 Political Instability and Relations with the United States
11 Poverty, Terrorism, and Violence in Latin America
12 Dictatorships in Latin America
13 LGBTQIA+ Issues in Latin America
14 Environmental Issues in Latin America
15 Indigenous Peoples in Modern Latin America
16 Latino Culture in the United States
