Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Choice

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.

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
53 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
53 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Oct 3, 2016
Season
2016
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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.

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Japanese

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