The Latin Explosion: A New America (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, The Latin Explosion: A New America is a documentary film directed by Jon Alpert, running about 64 minutes. “The Voices That Changed A Nation” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, business, politics and the arts. As Latinos’ influence in American society has soared, they have entered mainstream American culture, and the proof is in the music. Executive produced by legendary music mogul Tommy Mottola, THE LATIN EXPLOSION: A NEW AMERICA features a dazzling array of artists at the center of Latino cultural power and influence, including Marc Anthony, Emilio Estefan Jr., Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Los Lobos, Cheech Marin, Ricky Martin, Rita Moreno, Pitbull, Romeo Santos, Shakira, Thalía and Sofía Vergara. Narrated by John Leguizamo.

Who’s in it. The Latin Explosion: A New America stars John Leguizamo as Self - Narrator, Sofía Vergara as Self, Gloria Estefan as Self and Cheech Marin as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Latin Explosion: A New America sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Latin Explosion: A New America page.

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