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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Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Choice
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 3, 2016
Runtime
0h 53m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Choice
Director
Hector Galán
Description
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.
