The Media Gap: Latinos Behind and In Front of the Camera | Capítulo 266

About this episode

Diosa and Mala discuss Latino representation in media and the implications of casting choices and digital media for Latino talent.

This week, Diosa and Mala discuss Latino representation in media, sparked by backlash over white actress Odessa A'zion being cast as a Latina character in an upcoming A24 film. Together, they review a study conducted by USC's Norman Lear Center, which highlights that Latino-led/Latino-created shows offer a more nuanced representation of Latinidad. (OBVIO!!) They also consider how digital media has lowered the barrier to entry for Latino/Latine talent. Will AI also lower the barrier to entry or is there another risk for bias?  Please note this episode was recorded in early March. And there's some loud background noise at times,  sorry!  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Diosa, Mala

Topics covered

• Latino representation
• media
• digital media
• AI bias
• Latinidad
• film industry

Keywords

• Latino representation
• media gap
• Odessa A'zion
• USC study
• digital media
• AI bias
• Latinidad

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USC's Norman Lear Center, A24

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