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WETA AND LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING TO COLLABORATE ON
LANDMARK PBS SERIES ON LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES

WETA Washington, D.C. and Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) have formed a partnership to produce a multi-part documentary series for PBS chronicling the experience, influence and impact of Latinos on the American historical narrative.  With the support of a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), research and development work has begun on The Latino Americans, slated to be broadcast in fall, 2011.

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GROUND-BREAKING NEW PBS SERIES EXPLORES CAUSES,
SEEKS SOLUTIONS TO AMERICA'S HEALTH CRISIS

A groundbreaking new documentary series crisscrosses the country exploring how the social conditions in which Americans are born, live and work profoundly affect health and longevity, even more than medical care, behaviors and genes. This four-hour television and DVD series challenges fundamental beliefs about what makes Americans healthy - or sick - and offers new remedies for an ailing society.

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LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING ANNOUNCES
THE RESULTS OF THE NINTH ANNUAL 2007 OPEN CALL

Los Angeles, CA (November 15, 2007) -- Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), a non-profit organization funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, announced its ninth annual Open Call newly funded programs. The funding initiative invites independent producers to submit proposals for funding on Latino-themed programs or series.

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LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING NAMES
PATRICIA BOERO AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Los Angeles, CA (August 27, 2007) -- Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), a non-profit organization funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, announced the appointment of Patricia Boero as LPB's new Executive Director. Boero brings decades of high-level expertise in the intersecting fields of philanthropy, filmmaking and socially responsible business. She was Director of the Sundance Institute's International Program, and Senior Program Officer at the MacArthur Foundation where she managed media programs, including funding for major public radio and television series.

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PBS BROADCAST OF PUERTO RICAN REGIMENT DOCUMENTARY ON JUNE 7TH
Worldwide DVD Release - August 15, 2007

[Crompond, NY - May 15, 2007] - The experience of Latinos in the U.S. Army has rarely been portrayed in film. Now comes The Borinqueneers, the never-before-told story of the 65th Puerto Rican Regiment, the only all-Hispanic unit in the history of the U.S. Army. Narrated by Hector Elizondo (Chicago Hope, Pretty Woman), this compelling 60-minute documentary relies on interviews with the regiment's veterans and rare archival footage to trace the unique experience of the 65th, culminating in the Korean War and the dramatic events that would threaten its very existence. The Borinqueneers premieres on June 7, 2007 on public station WMFE in Orlando, Florida, and on PBS stations nationwide in August (check local listings).

MIRROR DANCE

Story of Cuban Twins Forever Linked Through Birth and Dance But Separated By a Revolution

Two sisters. One passion. Romance. Revolution. MIRROR DANCE is the story of Cuban-born twins Ramona and Margarita de Saá, who become estranged through politics when one moves to the U.S. and the other remains behind. Though separated for almost 40 years, both continue to share a passion for dance. Shot over a period of four years in the U.S. and Cuba, the film reveals some of the complexities of their relationship: the worlds in which they live, the choices each has made and the conflicts each has endured. Set within the context of the turbulent dynamic between the two countries, MIRROR DANCE focuses on the twins' story of division, difference and ongoing efforts at reconciliation.
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"RACE IS THE PLACE"

RTO Air on PB'S Independent Lens on Tuesdays, November 22nd at 10PM
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Funny, angry and profound, RACE IS THE PLACE is a one-hour visual and verbal riff on race in America from the point of view of a wide variety of artists, poets, rappers, performance artists and stand-up comedians. Featuring established artists as well as up and coming young talent who use language to get their message across, RACE IS THE PLACE is a one-hour jam that combines racially slanted clips from old Hollywood movies with interviews and performances that dare to examine the most emotionally explosive issue in American life. From a hilarious bit by comic Ahmed Ahmed on the joys of flying as an Arab-American to Danny Hoch's biting monologue about a harrassed Bronx street vendor, to Hawaiian poet Haunani-Kay Trask's angry meditation on American imperialism to Kate Rigg's funny and explosive... Read Full Press Release

LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING TO SHOWCASE FIVE DOCUMENTARIES AT LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Race, Art and Immigration Are among Subjects Explored
in LPB Documentaries

LOS ANGELES, CA, October 6, 2005 -- Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), a non-profit organization funded by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, announced today that five documentaries will be showcased at this year’s Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF). The LPB documentaries are: “Race is the Place,” Mirror Dance,” The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo,” “Recalling Orange County” and “Al Otro Lado/To the Other Side.” The LPB Showcase will be held at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre while LALIFF will be held at the Egyptian Theatre. LALIFF will take place from October 21 through October 30, 2005. Read Full Press Release

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LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING’S SERIES WINS IMAGEN AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY

Top Honors Go to Hector Galán’s “Visiones: Latino Art and Culture”

LOS ANGELES, CA, JUNE 20, 2005 -- Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), a non-profit organization funded by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, announced today that “Visiones: Latino Art and Culture,” won the Imagen Award for Best Documentary. Produced by Latino television veteran Hector Galán, the six-part documentary travels throughout the United States, tapping into the often hidden wealth of Hispanic artistry. Read Full Press Release

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LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING ANNOUNCES
SEVENTH ANNUAL OPEN CALL;
2002 WINNER THE DEVIL’S MINER TO SCREEN AT AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Independent Producers Invited to Compete for Funding on Latino-Oriented Projects

LOS ANGELES, CA, May 17, 2005 -- Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), a non-profit organization funded by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, announced today its seventh annual Open Call. The initiative invites independent producers to submit proposals for funding on Latino-themed programs or series. This year’s deadline is June 6, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Read Full Press Release

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AN EPIC TWENTY YEAR STRUGGLE IN SOUTH TEXAS UNVEILED IN “VALLEY OF TEARS”

Documentary Examines Landmark Farm Worker Strike Driven by Race and Feudal Economics

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 2005 -- Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), a non-profit organization funded by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, announced today that Valley of Tears, a one-hour documentary recounting the 1979 strike by Mexican-American migrant workers in Raymondville, Texas, will premiere on public television stations nationwide in April 2005. (Check local listings.) Read Full Press Release

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DANCE LEGEND JOSE LIMON SHOWCASED IN DOCUMENTARY FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION

“Limón: A Life Beyond Words” Celebrates the Genius’ Life, Beliefs and Dance

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 2005 -- Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), a non-profit organization funded by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, announced today that “Limón: A Life Beyond Words,” a one-hour documentary detailing the life and work of Mexican-American dance great José Limón, will premiere on public television stations nationwide in April 2005. (Check your local listings.) Read Full Press Release

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“THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FRIDA KAHLO” PRESENTS THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF THE LEGENDARY MEXICAN ARTIST

- Documentary Explores the 20th-Century Icon Who Became an International Sensation in the Worlds of Art, Culture and Radical Politics -

Washington, D.C. - “The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo” chronicles the life and art of the great Mexican painter as never before, framing Kahlo’s life in relationship to the historical and cultural influences that inspired her and defined the first half of the 20th century. The 90-minute high-definition film is a production of Daylight Films and WETA Washington, D.C., in association with Latino Public Broadcasting. It premieres March 23, 2005, at 9 p.m., on PBS stations nationwide. Read Full Press Release

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LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF
THE SIXTH ANNUAL 2004 OPEN CALL

Final Selection Awards Sixteen Projects for Funding

Los Angeles, CA (November 4, 2004) - Latino Public Broadcasting is proud to announce the winners of the Sixth Annual 2004 Open Call, a competitive process where projects addressing Latino themes or issues of particular interest to Latino-Americans are chosen for funding. Sixteen projects have been selected out of one hundred-three applicants from across the United States. Read Full Press Release

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NEW HALF-HOUR TRAVEL / ADVENTURE SERIES “MY AMERICAS” COMING TO PBS STATIONS IN FALL 2004

(Atlanta, GA) This fall, public television viewers will go on the adventure of a lifetime with MY AMERICAS, a lively new half-hour series that takes viewers on a fascinating journey into the rich cultural and spiritual life of Latin America. Each week, Roberto Alcaraz and Leticia Vásquez, two young Mexican Americans who alternate as hosts, travel to a different region of Latin America Read Full Press Release

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"SoundMix: Five Young Musicians" Airs on PBS Nationwide October 7, 2004 at 9PM

NEW YORK--Public Television stations throughout the United States will present SOUNDMIX: FIVE YOUNG MUSICIANS in the fall of 2004 (check local listings). The one-hour special tells the stories of five diverse young musicians, ages 11 through 19, whose emerging identities have been uniquely shaped by a range of American musical styles. Read Full Press Release

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“VISIONES: LATINO ART & CULTURE” CAPTURES THE RICH CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC
EXPRESSIONS OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES

From Mural Painters to Break Dancers to Spoken Word Poets Latino Artists Take Center Stage in Special Six-Part Series

Austin, TX — VISIONES: LATINO ART & CULTURE is the first PBS series to focus exclusively on Latino artistic expression in the United States. This landmark presentation will examine the nation’s diverse Latino communities and how they have been able to keep their artistic expressions alive while creating new and unique visions that contribute to art in America. Read Full Press Release

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CPB Launches America At A Crossroads Initiative

Washington, D.C., March 1 , 2004 -- As America continues to wrestle with the changes to the world after 9/11, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) today launched a major initiative to advance the national debate on the most pressing issues of the day, Robert T. Coonrod, CPB President and CEO announced.
“In these extraordinary times, it’s worth remembering that public broadcasting was established to create in-depth and quality television programming that informs, engages, and enriches the national dialogue,” Coonrod said. Read Full Press Release

LPB Funded Documentary 'Farmingville' Takes the Special Jury Prize at Sundance

Los Angeles (January 2004). The Latino Public Broadcasting funded documentary FARMINGVILLE made it's theatrical premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival and left with a Special Jury Prize as the festival came to a close in Park City, Utah. FARMINGVILLE was awarded the Special Jury Prize out of 46 documentary feature films accepted into the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. LPB Chairman Edward James Olmos proudly announces the recognition bestowed by the Sundance Documentary Jury to the film directed and produced by Catherine Tambini and Carlos Sandoval. Read Full Press Release

"AMERICAN FAMILY," PBS' CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES BEGINS PRODUCTION ON AN ALL-NEW 13-PART EPIC DRAMA
New Cast Members Yancey Arias and Jesse Borrego Announced

LOS ANGELES (October 6, 2003) - PBS' AMERICAN FAMILY has begun principal photography in East Los Angeles for an all-new 13-part drama premiering in April 2004. The stellar cast is led by Edward James Olmos, Esai Morales, Raquel Welch, Constance Marie, Rita Moreno and includes special appearances by Sonia Braga. Read Full Press Release

American Public Television announces a challenging and groundbreaking new series highlighting culturally diverse filmmakers COLORVISION
All one word, because it's all one world, and in color

COLORVISION, hosted by Daisy Fuentes, is a groundbreaking new series that showcases the works of independent filmmakers and producers. As a multicultural showcase of media, dialogue and music, COLORVISION creates a cross-cultural community while providing a new vision of a diverse world. Read Full Press Release

LPB ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE FIFTH ANNUAL 2003 OPEN CALL:
Final Selection Awards Fourteen Projects for Funding

Los Angeles, CA (November 24, 2003) Latino Public Broadcasting Chairman Edward James Olmos announces the winners of the fifth annual 2003 open call process for Latino themed projects for public television. Fourteen projects were picked out of one-hundred and thirty applicants from across the United States to receive funding. Read Full Press Release