Willie Velasquez : your vote is your voice / written and directed by Hector Galán ; produced by Hector Galán & Evelyn Ledesma Galán ; a co-production of Hector Galán / Galán Incorporated and Latino Public Broadcasting.
Publisher:
PBS Distribution,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
1 videodisc (approx. 54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Title from title screen. Running time on container approx. 60 min. Actual running time approx. 54 min. Wide screen 16x9. Narrated by Luis Valdez.
Summary:
Political empowerment for Latinos in the United States has always been difficult. A Mexican-American butcher's son from Texas, Willie Velasquez questioned the lack of Latino representation in his city's government, propelling him into a lifelong battle to gain political equality for Latinos. This documentary examines obstacles Latinos had to overcome to obtain representation, and addresses issues facing Latinos today.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.