Stereotypes in Film

Hollywood films are one of the main forms of public outreach in the U.S. and internationally. Hollywood is a place where stereotypes strive and make productions companies money. In the article (http://epcc.edu/nwlibrary/borderlands/15_latinos_change_stereotypes.htm), it talks about how Latinos and Hispanics are forced to play roles that are seen as typical Latinos. Far too often, Latinos are portrayed as gang bangers, drunken fathers, or passive women. After watching many movies in my lifetime, I have seen the same latino or chicano person play the same kind of character in different movies. To counter the stereotypes, many latinos are taking on different kinds of roles. Cheech Marin has moved from playing a "stoner" to a becoming a regular on Nash Bridges. Other people are taking roles with power such as director and producer.